(Redrawn from Knudson RJ, Slatin RC, Lebowitz MD, Burrows B. The maximal expiratory flow–volume curve. Normal standards, variability and the effects of age. Am Rev Respir Dis. 1976;113:587–600.) tension (see Chapter 7) as a result of ...
Respiratory Physiology: A Clinical Approach
Widely considered the "gold standard" for the teaching and learning of respiratory physiology, this fully updated Ninth Edition includes key points for each chapter and multiple-choice review questions and answers with full explanations.
Covering respiratory physiology, this is one in a series of texts which takes a fresh, unique approach to learning physiology in a systems-based curriculum.
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Respiratory Physiology
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This book addresses aspects of respiratory physiology during exercise as well as environmental factors that affect the respiratory system.
Respiratory Physiology