Respiratory Physiology
Mosby Physiology Monograph Series
By- Michelle Cloutier, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
This volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series explains the fundamentals of respiratory physiology in a clear and concise manner. It provides you with a basic understanding of how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, this volume also facilitates study with learning objectives, overview boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers. Plus, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more powerful learning resource.
Paperback, 232 Pages
Published: November 2006
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-03628-3
Contents
- 1. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
2. Lung Mechanics: Static
3. Lung Mechanics: Dynamic
4. Pulmonary Function Tests
5. Blood Flow in the Lung
6. Ventilation: Perfusion Relationships
7. Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
8. Acid-Base Status The Pulmonary Perspective
9. Regulation of Respiration
10. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
11. The Lung Under Special Circumstances
