Introduction to Toxicologic Pathology / Robert R. Maronpot and Abraham Nyska -- Overviews of Drug Development and Nonclinical Safety; Interactions with Toxicologic Pathologist; Regulatory Aspects / Jim Fikes, John Kapeghian and Zbigniew W. Wojcinski -- Gastrointestinal System / Thomas Nolte and Judit E. Markovits -- Liver, Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas / Russell C. Cattley, James A. Popp, and Steven L. Vonderfecht -- Respiratory System / Tom McKevitt -- Urinary System / Kendall S. Frazier and John Curtis Seely -- Hematopoietic System / Stephan Schmidtbauer and Hans Harleman -- The Lymphoid System / Steven Laing -- Bone, Muscle, and Tooth / Matthias Rinke and Christine Ruehl-Fehlert -- Cardiovascular System / Roger H. Alison and Vasanthi Mowat -- Endocrine System / Thomas J. Rosol -- Male Reproductive System / Catherine Picut and Quinci Plumlee -- Female Reproductive System & Mammary Gland / Daniel G. Rudmann -- Integumentary System / Maurice Cary, Kelly Diegel and Lars Mecklenburg -- Nervous System / Ian Taylor, Ingrid D. Pardo and Alok K. Sharma -- Special Senses / JoAnn J. L. Schuh.

"Toxicologic Pathology: A Primer is a practical, easy-to-use reference designed to contain core information provided by board-certified veterinary pathologists, all experts in the field. The Primer contains the basic, underlying principles of toxicologic pathology at the introductory level so would not only be valuable to the veterinary pathology student who may be considering a career in the field but could also be a companion to the seasoned toxicologic pathologist who wants a succinct refresher. The Primer is arranged as chapters presenting each major organ system preceded by an overview chapter covering the field of toxicologic pathology followed by a "concept" chapter describing the role of toxicologic pathology in drug development. Photomicrographs and illustrations are provided to as visual context"-- Provided by publisher.

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