Levitzky, Michael G., <br/><br/>
Pulmonary physiology / 
Michael G. Levitzky. 
 - Eighth edition. 
 - viii, 306 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/> 'A Lange medical book.' 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780071793131 (pbk. : alk. paper)  RM152.10 0071793135 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Lungs--Physiology.<br/>Respiration.<br/>Lung--physiology.<br/>Lung--physiopathology.<br/>Respiration.