Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems

Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9783642771156
ISBN-13 : 3642771157
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Book Synopsis Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems by : A.G. Macdonald

Download or read book Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems written by A.G. Macdonald and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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