Respiration – Physiology of the Lung (2024) Dr. Nagy

Description

An introductory overview of respiratory physiology, covering the four events of respiration, external and internal gas exchange, and detailed non-respiratory functions of the lung. Topics include the role of the lung in regulating acid-base balance (CO2 excretion), regulation of blood pressure via the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), pulmonary defense mechanisms (cilia, mucous, alveolar macrophages), and airway dynamics (bronchodilation and constriction).