TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Introduction to Pulmonary Structure & Mechanics A1 - Barrett, Kim E. A1 - Barman, Susan M. A1 - Brooks, Heddwen L. A1 - Yuan, Jason X.-J. PY - 2019 T2 - Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 26e AB - OBJECTIVESAfter studying this chapter, you should be able to:List the passages through which air passes from the exterior to the alveoli, and describe the cells that line each of them.List the major muscles involved in respiration, and state the role of each.Define the basic measures of lung volume and give approximate values for each in a normal adult.Define lung compliance and airway resistance.Compare the pulmonary and systemic circulations and list some major differences between them.Describe basic lung defense and metabolic functions.Define partial pressure and calculate the partial pressure of each of the important gases in the atmosphere at sea level. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159055074 ER -