Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology

  1. Respiratory Control Mechanisms
    1. Neural Control Centers
      1. Medullary Respiratory Centers
        1. Pontine Influences
          1. Voluntary Control
          2. Chemical Control
            1. Central Chemoreceptors
              1. Peripheral Chemoreceptors
                1. Feedback Mechanisms
                2. Mechanical Feedback
                  1. Stretch Receptors
                    1. Irritant Receptors
                      1. J-Receptors

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                    11. Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Mechanics