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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

