This text covers all types of toxicology involving the classical endocrine system, namely direct, secondary and indirect responses, and is designed to be a definitive reference in the area. A novel theme of the book is to examine hormonal mechanisms in toxicology which takes the book away from the usual approach, namely the glands as target organs. Each chapter focuses on the principle laboratory species (rodent, dog, primate) with reference as appropriate to humans. Chapters also consider, where applicable, gender and age related effects and have a standardized structure with brief...

Despite being regarded as the most common toxicological target in the endocrine system, the adrenal gland has often been neglected in regulatory testing. Adrenal Toxicology addresses the increased interest in adrenocortical toxicology and the need for a resource that makes techniques available to examine adrenal endocrine disruption.

Examining current techniques and the latest advancements, Adrenal Toxicology reviews the endocrinology, pharmacology, pathology and toxicology of the adrenal gland. This text provides...