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Human Physiology in Extreme Environments
- 1st Edition - November 26, 2014
- Author: Hanns-Christian Gunga
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 0 0 7 4 - 5
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 9 4 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 9 9 8 - 2
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Request a sales quoteHuman Physiology in Extreme Environments is the one publication that offers how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments while highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, and desert and arctic climates as well as space travel, this book will include case studies for practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find Human Physiology in Extreme Environments an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies.
- Presents human physiological challenges in Extreme Environments combined in one single resource
- Provides an excellent source of information regarding paleontological and anthropological aspects
- Offers practical medical and scientific use of current concepts
Graduate students studying human physiology and environmental physiology; medical students; basic science students; students studying developmental and evolutionary biology; researchers new to the field across academic, medical, corporate and government areas.
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Universe
- 1.2 Galaxies
- 1.3 Planetary System
- 1.4 Earth-Moon System
- 1.5 Life
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Historical Aspects
- 2.3 Accelerating Growth of Technology
- 2.4 Characteristics of Mobile Technologies for Field Use
- 2.5 Smart Devices
- 2.6 Outlook
- Chapter 3: Exercise Physiology
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Physical Principles
- 3.3 Ergometry
- 3.4 Energy Expenditure
- 3.5 VO2 max
- 3.6 Energy Sources and Storage
- 3.7 Musculature
- 3.8 Energy and Exercise Intensity
- 3.9 Lactate Threshold
- 3.10 Oxygen Supply
- 3.11 Strength
- 3.12 Training
- 3.13 Sport, Health, and Evolutionary Aspects
- Chapter 4: Pressure Environment
- Abstract
- 4.1 Hypobaric Environment
- 4.2 Hyperbaric Environment
- Chapter 5: Desert and Tropical Environment
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Thermal Balance
- 5.3 Heat Production
- 5.4 Methodologies of Core Body Temperature Measurement
- 5.5 Basics of Heat Transfer
- 5.6 Thermoregulation
- 5.7 Special Temperature Regulation
- 5.8 Adaptation, Acclimatization, Acclimation, and Habituation
- 5.9 Hyperthermia and Fever
- 5.10 Thermoregulation and Climate
- 5.11 Outlook: Global Warming and Human Health
- 5.12 Summary
- Chapter 6: Cold Environments
- Abstract
- Preface
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Arctic Regions
- 6.3 Antarctic Regions
- 6.4 Summary
- Chapter 7: Space
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Mission Scenarios
- 7.3 Major Physiological and Medical Limitations During Long-Term Spaceflight
- 7.4 Life Support Systems on ISS
- 7.5 Experience to Date
- 7.6 Special Medical Physiological Problems Arising from Residence in Space
- Index
- No. of pages: 336
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 26, 2014
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128100745
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123869470
- eBook ISBN: 9780123869982
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