Diving and Asphyxia: A Comparative Study of Animals and Man - Rilegato

Elsner, Robert; Gooden, Brett

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0521250684 ISBN 13: 9780521250689

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1983

Riassunto

This book concerns the comparative physiological adaptations of vertebrate animals, especially mammals, to cessation of breathing.

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Descrizione del libro

First printed in 1983, this book concerns the comparative physiological adaptations of vertebrate animals, especially mammals, to cessation of breathing. These adaptations were originally identified in species living in aquatic habitats. The book's purpose is to acquaint its readers with some advances resulting from research in this field.

Contenuti

Preface; 1. The biological setting; 2. Metabolic conservation by cardiovascular adjustments; 3. Cellular tolerances and adaptations to asphyxia; 4. Human divers; 5. Control mechanisms; 6. Perinatal asphyxia and survival, 7. Medical implications; References; Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1983
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521250684
• ISBN 13: 9780521250689
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 184
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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