Full Description
This third volume in the ""Space Biology and Medicine"" series addresses the major issues concerning humans in space, such as metabolism, the immune system, neurosensory and sensory motor functions, gravitational biology, radiation, pharmacokinetics and much more. It is composed of two parts: ""Effects of Microgravity"" and ""Effects of Other Spaceflight Factors"". As in the previous two volumes, the contributing authors are experts in their respective fields. This book should appeal particularly to students majoring in biomedical and technical subjects who intend to specialize in space science, engineers developing life support systems, and physicians and scientists formulating medical specifications for habitability conditions onboard spacecraft and monitoring compliance with them. There are more than 285 figures and tables and 1100 references.
Contents
Part 1 Effects of Microgravity: Biological Effects of Gravity; Principles of Gravitational Biology; Major Results from Biological Experiments in Space; Microgravity Effects on Humans; Cardiovascular and Cardiorespiratory Function; The Endocrine System and Fluid and Electrolyte Balance; Blood Volume and Haemopoiesis; The Immune System; Neurosensory and Sensory Motor Function; Metabolism; Digestion and Absorption; Muscle Structure and Metabolism; The Skeletal System; Microgravity - Mechanisms and Models. Part 2 Effects of Other Spaceflight Factors: Acceleration; Sustained Linear Acceleration; Impact Acceleration; Angular Acceleration; Artificial Gravity; Space Radiation; Ionizing Radiation; Nonionizing Radiation; Psychological Stress; Psychological States and Group Interactions of Crew Members in Flight; Psychological Prophylaxis and Treatments; Combined Effects of Factors; Analyzing the Combined Effects of Multiple Spaceflight Factors; Results of Medical Investigations in Spaceflights; Short-Term Flights; Long-Term Flights Extravehicular Activities; Pharmacokinetics in Space; Mathematical Modelling of Physiological States.
