RT Book, Section A1 Levitzky, Michael G. A2 Levitzky, Michael A2 McDonough, Kathleen A2 Kaye, Alan David A2 Hall, Stanley SR Print(0) ID 1175535420 T1 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Respiratory System T2 Clinical Physiology in Anesthetic Practice YR 2021 FD 2021 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781259641954 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175535420 RD 2024/03/29 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.