Explore how living bodies exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the air, and what this reveals about metabolism.
This volume presents a focused look at the quantitative side of the respiratory exchange in animals and humans. It emphasizes how gases flow between the body and environment, and the methods scientists use to measure these exchanges. The discussion centers on oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide elimination, with attention to factors that influence the rate of metabolism under standard conditions.
- Foundations of respiratory exchange and its physiological significance
- Techniques and apparatus used to measure gas exchange
- How temperature, internal factors, and physical conditions shift metabolism
- Overview of how these principles apply across different species and life stages
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, measurement-focused introduction to the physiology of gas exchange and metabolic rates in animals and humans.