Image from Google Jackets

The respiratory system : basic science and clinical conditions / Andrew Davies, Carl Moores ; illustrations by Robert Britton.

By: Davies, Andrew (Andrew S.)Contributor(s): Moores, Carl | Britton, RobertMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Systems of the bodyPublication details: Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, 2010Edition: 2nd editionDescription: 171 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN: 9780702033704 (pbk.) :; 0702033707 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Respiratory organs -- Anatomy | Respiratory organs -- Physiology | Respiratory organs -- Diseases | Health and FitnessDDC classification: 612.2
Contents:
Structure of the respiratory system related to function - Elastic properties of the respiratory system - Airflow in the respiratory system - Ventilation of the respiratory system - Gas exchange between air and blood - The pulmonary circulation - Carriage of gases by the blood and acid/base balance - Chemical control of breathing - Nervous control of breathing - Lung function tests.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Class number Status Date due Barcode Item reservations
Book Book Paul Hamlyn Library Paul Hamlyn Library Floor 2 612.2 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 05906989
Book Book Paul Hamlyn Library Paul Hamlyn Library Floor 2 612.2 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 05906997
Total reservations: 0

Previous ed.: 2003.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Structure of the respiratory system related to function - Elastic properties of the respiratory system - Airflow in the respiratory system - Ventilation of the respiratory system - Gas exchange between air and blood - The pulmonary circulation - Carriage of gases by the blood and acid/base balance - Chemical control of breathing - Nervous control of breathing - Lung function tests.

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.

Specialized.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.