Respiratory Physiology - 2nd Edition | Mosby Physiology Series | PDF

Understand how the lungs work, how breathing is regulated, and how the body exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Build a strong foundation in respiratory physiology with Respiratory Physiology, Second Edition, by Michelle M. Cloutier. Part of the Mosby Physiology Series, this textbook explains the mechanisms that allow the respiratory system to function in health and explores how these processes relate to disease.

Combining fundamental physiological principles with clinical applications, this resource helps students understand how the lungs, chest wall, pulmonary circulation, and respiratory control systems work together to support life.

What You'll Learn

• Respiratory System Structure and Function: Explore the anatomy and physiological roles of the lungs and respiratory tract.
• Lung Mechanics: Understand the mechanical properties of the lungs and chest wall and how they influence breathing.
• Pulmonary Function Testing: Learn the principles behind tests used to evaluate respiratory function.
• Alveolar Ventilation: Discover how air reaches the alveoli and supports effective gas exchange.
• Pulmonary Circulation: Understand blood flow through the lungs and its importance in oxygen delivery.
• Ventilation–Perfusion Relationships: Explore how airflow and blood flow are matched to support efficient gas exchange.
• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport: Study how respiratory gases move through the blood and between tissues.
• Acid–Base Balance: Learn how respiratory physiology contributes to the regulation of blood pH and the interpretation of arterial blood gases.
• Control of Respiration: Understand the mechanisms that regulate breathing in response to the body's needs.
• Clinical Applications: Connect physiological concepts with respiratory disorders and real-world clinical situations.

Why Choose This Textbook?

• Clear explanations of complex respiratory mechanisms.
• Clinical concept boxes linking theory to practice.
• Illustrations that help explain lung mechanics and gas exchange.
• Chapter summaries and self-study questions for revision.
• Coverage of respiratory physiology alongside relevant pathophysiology.
• A structured approach suited to systems-based medical and health science curricula.

Who Is This Book For?

Ideal for medical students, respiratory therapy students, biomedical science students, and learners studying human physiology, pulmonary medicine, and respiratory care.

It can also serve as a useful reference for revising pulmonary function, gas exchange, respiratory regulation, and the physiological principles underlying respiratory disease.

Book Details

• Title: Respiratory Physiology
• Edition: Second Edition
• Author: Michelle M. Cloutier, MD
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Series: Mosby Physiology Series
• Publication: 2018
• ISBN-13: 9780323595780
• Print edition length: 224 pages in the publisher's product listing
• Subject: Respiratory Physiology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Human Physiology
• Language: English

Strengthen your understanding of breathing, lung function, and gas exchange with this focused academic resource in respiratory physiology.

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