Human Physiology in Extreme Environments is the one publication that offers how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments while highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, and desert and arctic climates as well as space travel, this book will include case studies for practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find Human Physiology in Extreme Environments an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies.
Key Features
- Presents human physiological challenges in Extreme Environments combined in one single resource
- Provides an excellent source of information regarding paleontological and anthropological aspects
- Offers practical medical and scientific use of current concepts
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Universe
- 1.2 Galaxies
- 1.3 Planetary System
- 1.4 Earth-Moon System
- 1.5 Life
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Historical Aspects
- 2.3 Accelerating Growth of Technology
- 2.4 Characteristics of Mobile Technologies for Field Use
- 2.5 Smart Devices
- 2.6 Outlook
- Chapter 3: Exercise Physiology
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Physical Principles
- 3.3 Ergometry
- 3.4 Energy Expenditure
- 3.5 VO2 max
- 3.6 Energy Sources and Storage
- 3.7 Musculature
- 3.8 Energy and Exercise Intensity
- 3.9 Lactate Threshold
- 3.10 Oxygen Supply
- 3.11 Strength
- 3.12 Training
- 3.13 Sport, Health, and Evolutionary Aspects
- Chapter 4: Pressure Environment
- Abstract
- 4.1 Hypobaric Environment
- 4.2 Hyperbaric Environment
- Chapter 5: Desert and Tropical Environment
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Thermal Balance
- 5.3 Heat Production
- 5.4 Methodologies of Core Body Temperature Measurement
- 5.5 Basics of Heat Transfer
- 5.6 Thermoregulation
- 5.7 Special Temperature Regulation
- 5.8 Adaptation, Acclimatization, Acclimation, and Habituation
- 5.9 Hyperthermia and Fever
- 5.10 Thermoregulation and Climate
- 5.11 Outlook: Global Warming and Human Health
- 5.12 Summary
- Chapter 6: Cold Environments
- Abstract
- Preface
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Arctic Regions
- 6.3 Antarctic Regions
- 6.4 Summary
- Chapter 7: Space
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Mission Scenarios
- 7.3 Major Physiological and Medical Limitations During Long-Term Spaceflight
- 7.4 Life Support Systems on ISS
- 7.5 Experience to Date
- 7.6 Special Medical Physiological Problems Arising from Residence in Space
- Index
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This is excellent resource for physiology students
This text is a must for anyone studying human physiology. The text is brilliantly written, with easy-to-read chapters and well-annotated illustrations reinforcing concepts discussed within the text. This text is a reference point for those majors and non-majors of environmental physiology.