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Regulation of Breathing 2ND Edition

by Jerome A Dempsey

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Offers comprehensive coverage of ventilatory control, linking basic investigations to clinical concerns and emphasizes the recent explosion of information in neurobiology and its applications to breathing regulation. Highlights neurophysiologic mechanisms utilizing a diversity of experimental models. Second Edition presents new findings on hypothalamic contributions to respiratory motor output, the role of phrenic nerve afferents in ventilatory control, and the neurobiological effects of REM sleep.

Book News Annotation:

A revised and expanded reference (1st ed., 1981) that provides comprehensive coverage of ventilatory control, linking basic investigations to areas of clinical concern and emphasizing the recent explosion of information in neurobiology and its applications to breathing regulation. The 24 chapters are arranged in six parts: overview; central nervous control; afferent systems; developmental and hormonal influences; loads, sensations, and failure; and metabolic- state effects.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 1117-1134) and indexes.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780824792275
Other:
Dempsey, Jerome A.
Publisher:
Marcel Dekker
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Physiology
Subject:
Respiration
Subject:
Regulation
Subject:
Respiration -- Physiology.
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
2nd ed., rev. and expanded.
Series:
Materials Engineering
Series Volume:
79
Publication Date:
September 1994
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
1250
Dimensions:
9.02x6.46x2.42 in. 4.03 lbs.
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