| Effects of High Pressure on Biological Systems Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): MacDonald, A. G., Marquis, R. E. (Contribution by), Hall, A. C. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 3642771173 ISBN-13: 9783642771170 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Cell Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology |
| Dewey: 574.191 |
| Series: Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.82 lbs) 246 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |