Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
PartⅠ:Development,Structure,and Function
1.Overview of the Respiratory System
Overall structure and function
The dynamics of breathing
Control of breathing
Summary of respiratory functions
2.Organization of the Respiratory System
Upper respiratory tract
Lower respiratory tract
Organization of the pulmonary circulation
Defence mechanisms of the lungs
Metabolic functions of the lungs
3.Ventilation and Gas Exchange
Ventilation
Mechanics of breathing
Dynamics of ventilation
Gaseous exchange in the lungs
4.Perfusion and Gas Transport
Pulmonary blood flow
The ventilation:perfusion relationship
Gas transport in the blood
Acid-base balance
5.Control of Respiratory Function
Control of ventilation
Respiratory response to extreme environments
6.Pharmacology of the Respiratory System
Drugs and the respiratory system
PartⅡ:Clinical Assessment
7.Taking a History
The history
Common present
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