Chapter 16

Routes of Excretion

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Pulmonary Excretion

The lung is the major organ of excretion for gaseous and volatile substances. Most of the gaseous anesthetics are extensively eliminated in expired air.

The breathalyzer test is based on a quantitative pulmonary excretion of ethanol.

How a Breathalyzer works


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