Olejar Books

This exciting volume offers a unique approach to respiratory physiology, examining the subject based upon fundamental biological, chemical, and physical principles. At each step, the book asks Does it make sense? This allows readers to understand not only how gas exchange works, but why, scientifically and logically, gas exchange must work as it does. This approach leads to important practical benefits, including: * A rational understanding of the bases of both physiological acclimation and respiratory theraputics. * Insight into what to expect when organisms respond to environmental or pathological challenges. * Improved ability to synthesize and explore relationships between what may otherwise seem to be unrelated functions. The insight into respiratory physiology provided by this important text has applications to a broad range of disciplines. Health professionals will find their ability to care for patients enhanced by their improved understanding of the functioning of gas exchange in the respiratory system. In addition, the book's thorough coverage provides direction for zoologists and physiologists interested in the development and function of animal respiratory systems.