Pulmonary Physiology

Pulmonary Physiology

Michael G. Levitzky McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing 6th Edition ISBN: 0-07-138765-X
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Gives students a solid grasp of those aspects of pulmonary physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. The Sixth Edition presents a new section of case presentations, improved illustrations, problem-based examples, and new study questions & answers after each chapter to help students prepare for the USMLE Step 1.

Table of Contents

  • Front Matter
  • 1 Function & Structure of the Respiratory System
  • 2 Mechanics of Breathing
  • 3 Alveolar Ventilation
  • 4 Blood Flow to the Lung
  • 5 Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
  • 6 Diffusion of Gases
  • 7 The Transport of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
  • 8 The Regulation of Acid-Base Status
  • 9 The Control of Breathing
  • 10 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
  • 11 The Respiratory System Under Stress
  • Back Matter

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