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

by Victoria Weller Von Ahlefeld, Andreas Werner, Uwe Hoffmann, et al.

This book comprehensively describes the physiological changes and consequences that occur in humans during spaceflight. It specifically presents the adaptations of the cardiovascular and the respiratory system. Specific changes occurring after 10, 20 or more days in space are depicted. Furthermore, the book explains various effective countermeasures that are required upon return of the astronauts to Earth.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319332244
• ISBN13: 9783319332246
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"