Cell and Tissue Organization in the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Thiriet, Marc (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441997571 ISBN-13: 9781441997579 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biophysics - Medical | Cardiology - Mathematics | Applied |
Dewey: 570 |
LCCN: 2011936967 |
Series: Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulator |
Physical Information: 1.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.68 lbs) 736 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The volumes in this authoritative series present a multidisciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale modeling and coupled simulations. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the body's cells. Because physiological conduits have deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- and microscopic events in a corrector scheme of regulated mechanisms. Therefore, investigation of flows of blood and air in physiological conduits requires an understanding of the biology, chemistry, and physics of these systems together with the mathematical tools to describe their functioning. The present volume is devoted to cellular events that allow adaptation to environmental conditions, particularly mechanotransduction. It begins with cell organization and a survey of cell types in the vasculature and respiratory tract. It then addresses cell structure and functions, especially in interactions with adjoining cells and matrix. |