Widely considered the "gold standard" for the teaching and learning of respiratory physiology, this fully updated ninth edition includes key points for each chapter and multiple-choice review questions and answers with full explanations. Available online via thePoint, animations help to clarify particularly difficult concepts and provide a visual component for use during instruction or review. This title includes new presents rationales for all questions, as well as explanations for each answer choice. It provides 82 essential-to-know, multiple-choice review questions which appear at the end of each chapter. It features an appendix of important equations. It supports learning through chapter-opening learning objectives and introductory material, as well as Key Concepts summaries at the end of each chapter. It also includes online resources such as question bank, animations, and full text for students. It includes animations online - 8 in total - via thePoint to illustrate particularly challenging concepts.