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Pulmonary Physiology, Eighth Edition

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ISBN-10: 0071793135

ISBN-13: 9780071793131

Edition: 8th 2013

Authors: Michael G. Levitzky

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The best review of pulmonary physiology for the USMLE Step 1For more than three decades, Pulmonary Physiology has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. Pulmonary Physiology, 8e teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb andintegrate with your knowledge of other body systems.Features:Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples,illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readingsProvides detailed explanations of physiologic…    
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Book details

List price: $39.99
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 4/16/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English

Preface
Function and Structure of the Respiratory System
Objectives
Functions of the Respiratory System
Structure of the Respiratory System
Key Concepts
Suggested Readings
Mechanics of Breathing
Objectives
Generation of a Pressure Difference Between Atmosphere and Alveoli
Pressure-Volume Relationships in the Respiratory System
Interaction of Lung and Chest Wall: The Static Pressure-Volume Curve
Airways Resistance
The Work of Breathing
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Alveolar Ventilation
Objectives
The Lung Volumes
Measurement of the Lung Volumes
Anatomic Dead Space and Alveolar Ventilation
Measurement of Alveolar Ventilation
Alveolar Ventilation and Alveolar Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Levels
Regional Distribution of Alveolar Ventilation
The Closing Volume
The Effects of Aging
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Blood Flow to the Lung
Objectives
The Bronchial Circulation
The Functional Anatomy of the Pulmonary Circulation
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
The Regional Distribution of Pulmonary Blood Flow: The Zones of the Lung
Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
Pulmonary Edema
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
Objectives
The Concept of Matching Ventilation and Perfusion
Consequences of High and Low V/Q
Testing for Nonuniform Distribution of Inspired Gas and Pulmonary Blood Flow
Regional V/Q Differences and Their Consequences in the Lung
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests
Objectives
Fick's Law for Diffusion
Limitations of Gas Transfer
Diffusion of Oxygen
Diffusion of Carbon Dioxide
Measurement of Diffusing Capacity
Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
Objectives
Transport of Oxygen by the Blood
Hemoglobin and the Physiologic Implications of the Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Influences on the Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Transport of Carbon Dioxide by the Blood
The Carbon Dioxide Dissociation Curve
The Bohr and Haldane Effects Explained
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Acid-Base Balance
Objectives
The Chemistry of Acids, Bases, and Buffers
Buffer Systems of the Human Body
Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory and Renal Compensatory Mechanisms
Clinical Interpretation of Blood Gases and Acid-Base Status
The Causes of Hypoxia
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Control of Breathing
Objectives
The Generation of Spontaneous Rhythmicity
The Medullary Respiratory Center
The Pontine Respiratory Groups
Spinal Pathways
Reflex Mechanisms of Respiratory Control
Influences of Higher Centers
The Response to Carbon Dioxide
The Response to Hydrogen Ions
The Response to Hypoxia
The Response to Exercise
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
Objectives
Pulmonary Defense Mechanisms
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Pulmonary Circulation
Metabolic Functions of the Lung
Key Concepts
Suggested Readings
The Respiratory System Under Stress
Objectives
Exercise and the Respiratory System
Altitude and Acclimatization
Diving and the Respiratory System
Sleep and the Respiratory System
Key Concepts
Clinical Problems
Suggested Readings
Clinical Problem Answers
Appendix
Symbols Used in Respiratory Physiology
The Laws Governing the Behavior of Gases
Frequently Used Equations
Table of Normal Respiratory and Circulatory Values
General Suggested Readings
Index