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Pulmonary physiology /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Levitzky, Michael G. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [New York] : McGraw Hill, [2022]
Edition:Tenth edition.
Subjects:
Lungs > Physiology.
Respiration.
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Function and structure of the respiratory system
  • Mechanics of breathing
  • Alveolar ventilation
  • Blood flow to the lung
  • Ventilation-perfusion relationships
  • Diffusion of gases and interpretation of pulmonary function tests
  • Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
  • Acid-base balance
  • Control of breathing
  • Nonrespiratory functions of the lung
  • The respiratory system under stress.