On Oxygen: From Air to Tissues, the latest release in the Fundamentals of Physiology series, provides a fundamental overview of the entire oxygen pathway, sharing key mechanistic insights into the alternating conductive and diffusive steps of O₂ transport. The book describes specific aspects along each stage of the oxygen route through the body, from the transfer of air to the alveoli, through the lungs, to the ultimate fate of O₂ in the mitochondria. Additionally, the effect of specific disease states, aging, and developmental aspects are considered. This book, published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences, acts is a valuable introduction to the full biological journey of oxygen, and is a beneficial guide for students and researchers in physiology, sport science, pulmonology, and related fields.

Table of Contents:

1. The roadmap 2. The air 3. The lung 4. The lung/blood interface 5. Getting oxygen through the lung 6. Getting oxygen from lung to tissues 7. From microcirculation to mitochondria 8. After O2 is used, CO2's return trip to the air 9. Scaling and animal size 10. Comparative solutions to unique problems