TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nonrespiratory Functions of the Respiratory System A1 - Levitzky, Michael G. A2 - Levitzky, Michael A2 - McDonough, Kathleen A2 - Kaye, Alan David A2 - Hall, Stanley Y1 - 2021 N1 - T2 - Clinical Physiology in Anesthetic Practice AB - The nonrespiratory functions of the respiratory system include its own defense against inhaled particulate matter; the storage and filtration of blood for the systemic circulation; the conversion, metabolism, and release of vasoactive agents in the blood; and the formation and release of substances used in the alveoli, airways, or systemic circulation. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175535420 ER -