Pulmonary physiology /
Levitzky, Michael G.,
Pulmonary physiology / Michael G. Levitzky. - Eighth edition. - viii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
'A Lange medical book.'
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Function & 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 & carbon dioxide in the blood -- Acid-base balance -- Control of breathing -- Nonrespiratory functions of the lung -- The respiratory system under stress.
For more than three decades, Michael Levitzky has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. This 8th teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb and integrate with your knowledge of other body systems.
9780071793131 (pbk. : alk. paper) RM152.10 0071793135 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Lungs--Physiology.
Respiration.
Lung--physiology.
Lung--physiopathology.
Respiration.
Pulmonary physiology / Michael G. Levitzky. - Eighth edition. - viii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
'A Lange medical book.'
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Function & 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 & carbon dioxide in the blood -- Acid-base balance -- Control of breathing -- Nonrespiratory functions of the lung -- The respiratory system under stress.
For more than three decades, Michael Levitzky has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. This 8th teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb and integrate with your knowledge of other body systems.
9780071793131 (pbk. : alk. paper) RM152.10 0071793135 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Lungs--Physiology.
Respiration.
Lung--physiology.
Lung--physiopathology.
Respiration.