Lung ventilation and the physiology of breathing

This article summarizes the anatomical features of the lungs, airway and thorax pertinent to the physiology of breathing and discusses chemoreceptor detection mechanisms, brainstem centres and relays involved in the control of breathing. We will discuss lung mechanics including spirometry, lung comp...

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Autors principals: Barrow, A, Pandit, J
Format: Journal article
Publicat: Elsevier 2017