
The Respiratory System
Basic science and clinical conditions
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 12. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-0-7020-3370-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Part of the popular Systems of the Body series, this fully integrated textbook on the respiratory system encompasses the related anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, all presented in a very clinically relevant context. Highly accessible and tailored for modern medical curricula, series volumes are also widely appreciated by a range of allied health students and professionals.One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.
Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.
The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.
There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.
Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.
The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.
There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical and other health science students
Illustrations
Approx. 152 illustrations (132 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 279 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-3370-4 (9780702033704)
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Andrew Davies DSc | Carl Moores BA BSc MBChB FRCA
The Respiratory System
Basic science and clinical conditions
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Persons
Author
Sometime Senior Lecturer of Physiology, University of Edinburgh, UK and Formerly Professor of Physiology, University of Glamorgan, UK
Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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 acid/base balance. Chemical control of breathing. Nervous control of breathing. Lung function tests.