Pulmonary physiology /

Levitzky, Michael G.,

Pulmonary physiology / Michael G. Levitzky. - Ninth edition. - viii, 312 pages : illustrations, charts ; 23 cm.

Revised edition of: Pulmonary physiology / Michael G. Levitzky. Eighth edition. [2013]

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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Lung--physiology.
Lung--physiopathology.
Respiration.

WF600 / L664p 2018