RT Book, Section A1 Slitt, Angela L. A2 Klaassen, Curtis D. SR Print(0) ID 1158496355 T1 Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants T2 Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, 9th edition YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259863745 LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1158496355 RD 2024/03/29 AB The disposition of a chemical or xenobiotic is defined as the composite actions of its absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and elimination. This chapter focuses on the contribution of absorption, distribution, and elimination to xenobiotic toxicity, whereas Chap. 6 is dedicated to biotransformation. The quantitative characterization of xenobiotic disposition is termed pharmacokinetics or toxicokinetics and is reviewed in Chap. 7.