The Respiratory System
Systems of the Body Series
Published on 22. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-443-06231-5 (ISBN)
Description
Aimed principally at those on the "new" medical curriculum, this textbook on the respiratory system covers the structure and function of the system and its major diseases. It offers integrated coverage of the structure, function and major diseases of the respiratory system. The cove rage of the basic science is clinically driven - a common clinical presentation introduces each major topic. Coverage of major diseases of the respiratory system equips students for the contact with patients which occurs early in the "new" medical course.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical students taking system orientated or problem orientated courses. Also nursing, physiotherapy and human biology students, and graduates studying for Membership of College of Physicians and College of Anaesthetists
Illustrations
185 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-06231-5 (9780443062315)
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Content
Introduction. Structure of the respiratory system. Elastic properties of the respiratory system. Airflow in the respiratory system. Ventilation in the respiratory system. Gas exchange between air and blood - diffusion. The pulmonary circulation - bringing blood and gas together. Carriage of gases by blood and blood ph. Chemical control of breathing. Nervous control of breathing. Lung function tests.