Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems (Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology, #17)

A. G. Macdonald, R. E. Marquis, A. C. Hall, D. M. Pickles, J. J. Kendig, Y. Grossman, S. H. Heinemann, P. M. Hogan, S. R. Besch, P. Sebert, and J.-C. Rostain

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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.
  • ISBN13 9783642771170
  • Publish Date 16 December 2011 (first published 27 July 1993)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country DE
  • Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
  • Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
  • Edition Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 246
  • Language English