Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity [electronic resource] / Hanns-Christian Gunga, Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Hans-Joachim Appell Coriolano, Andreas Werner, Uwe Hoffmann.
Gunga, Hanns-Christian, author.; Ahlefeld, Victoria Weller von, author.; Coriolano, Hans-Joachim Appell, author.; Werner, Andreas, author.; Hoffmann, Uwe, author.
2016
RC1151.C37
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Title Cardiovascular system, red blood cells, and oxygen transport in microgravity [electronic resource] / Hanns-Christian Gunga, Victoria Weller von Ahlefeld, Hans-Joachim Appell Coriolano, Andreas Werner, Uwe Hoffmann.
ISBN 9783319332260 (electronic book)
3319332260 (electronic book)
9783319332246
Published Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xv, 74 pages) : color illustrations.
Call Number RC1151.C37
Dewey Decimal Classification 616.9/80214
Summary This book comprehensively describes the physiological changes and consequences that occur in humans during spaceflight. It specifically explains the adaptations of the cardiovascular and the respiratory system. Specific changes occurring after 10, 20 or more days in space are presented. Furthermore, the book explains various effective countermeasures that are required upon return of the astronauts to Earth. The book is a must-have for all biomedical and clinical researchers in the field of cardiovascular biology and respiration, and a fascinating reading for all interested laymen, who wish to understand a bit more about spaceflight research and technology. .
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 21, 2016).
Added Author Gunga, Hanns-Christian, author.
Ahlefeld, Victoria Weller von, author.
Coriolano, Hans-Joachim Appell, author.
Werner, Andreas, author.
Hoffmann, Uwe, author.
Series SpringerBriefs in space life sciences.
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General Introduction
The Cardiovascular System in Space
Red Blood Cells in Space
Oxygen Transport in Space
Countermeasures.

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