The Respiratory System: Basic Science and Clinical Conditions - Brossura

Davies, Andrew; Moores, Carl

 
9780702033704: The Respiratory System: Basic Science and Clinical Conditions
Brossura
ISBN 10: 0702033707 ISBN 13: 9780702033704
Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone, 2010

Sinossi

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.

    • Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

    Contenuti

    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.

    Product Description

    Book by Davies Andrew Moores Carl

    Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

    Editore
    Churchill Livingstone
    Data di pubblicazione
    2010
    Lingua
    Inglese
    ISBN 10 
    0702033707
    ISBN 13 
    9780702033704
    Rilegatura
    Copertina flessibile
    Disegnatore
    Britton Robert
    Numero edizione
    2
    Numero di pagine
    171
    Contatto del produttore
    non disponibile
    Persona responsabile
    Barbara Criscuolo
    b.criscuolo@lswr.it

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