TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung A1 - Manoochehri, Amir A1 - Sherman, Marian A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2014 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam AB - While the primary function of the respiratory system is gas exchange, the lungs serve several additional physiologic roles. Some of the nonrespiratory functions of the lungs include defense against inhaled particles and pathogens, filtration of blood-borne substances, metabolism of endogenous and exogenous substances, and provision of a vascular reservoir. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102569246 ER -