Chapter 17: Respiratory System

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Chapter 17: Respiratory System

  1. Introduction to the Respiratory System p. 583
    1. Physical Requirements of the Respiratory System p. 583
    2. Functions of the Respiratory System p. 583
    3. Basic Structure of the Respiratory System p. 583

  2. Conduction Passages p. 585
    1. Nose p. 585
    2. Paranasal Sinuses p. 587
    3. Pharynx p. 587
    4. Larynx p. 588
    5. Trachea p. 590
    6. Bronchial Tree p. 591

  3. Pulmonary Alveoli, Lungs, and Pleura p. 592
    1. Pulmonary Alveoli p. 592
    2. Lungs p. 593
    3. Pleurae p. 595
    4. Mechanics of Breathing p. 598
    5. Inspiration p. 598
    6. Expiration p. 599
    7. Respiratory Volumes and Capacities p. 600
    8. Nonrespiratory Air Movements p. 601

  4. Regulation of Breathing p. 603
    1. Developmental Problems of the Respiratory System p. 606
    2. Trauma or Injury p. 607
    3. Common Respiratory Disorders p. 608
    4. Disorders of Respiratory Control p. 608

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