ENGLISH

Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems

By Robert E. Marquis (auth.) , Dr. Alister G. Macdonald (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
1993
ISBN
978-3-642-77117-0, 978-3-642-77115-6
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-77115-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5921999 bytes)
Series
Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology 17
Edition
1
Pages
246\256
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Cell Biology; Biochemistrygeneral

Description

Provided here is an up to date account of how high pressures affect cellularprocesses in microorganisms and in eukaryotic cells. Topics include membranetransport, cell activation, the excitable properties of cells, muscular contraction, with particular emphasis on cardiac muscle, and the role of pressure in the physiology of cartilage in load bearing joints. Additionally there are thorough reviews of the effects of pressure on fish and on the central nervous system of mammals, including man.

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