Pulmonary physiology [electronic resource] / [edited by] Michael G. Levitzky.
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- 0071793135 (printISBN)
- 0071793143 (e-ISBN)
- 9780071793131 (print-ISBN)
- 9780071793148 (e-ISBN)
- 1540-7764
- Pulmonary physiology, Eight edition
- 612.2 23
- QP121 .L46 2013
- 2014 D-473
- WF 600
- Also issued in Online and PDF version.
"A Lange medical book."
"Previous editions copyright © 2007, 2003, 1999, 1995, 1991, 1986, 1982 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc."-- t.p. verso
Includes appendix.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Chapter 1. Function and Structure of the Respiratory System -- Chapter 2. Mechanics of Breathing -- Chapter 3. Alveolar Ventilation -- Chapter 4. Blood Flow to the Lung -- Chapter 5. Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships -- Chapter 6. Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests -- Chapter 7. Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood -- Chapter 8. Acid-Base Balance -- Chapter 9. Control of Breathing -- Chapter 10. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung -- Chapter 11. The Respiratory System under Stress -- Appendix -- Common Abbreviations.
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.
Also issued in Online and PDF version.
Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Oct. 20, 2016.
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