Cardiovascular System, Red Blood Cells, and Oxygen Transport in Microgravity

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,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gunga, Hanns-Christian, Ahlefeld, Victoria Weller von (Author), Appell Coriolano, Hans-Joachim (Author), Werner, Andreas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • General Introduction
  • The Cardiovascular System in Space
  • Red Blood Cells in Space
  • Oxygen Transport in Space
  • Countermeasures