{"product_id":"diving-and-asphyxia-a-comparative-study-of-animals-and-man-paperback-9780521112895","title":"Diving and Asphyxia; A Comparative Study of Animals and Man (Paperback) 9780521112895","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDiving and Asphyxia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Comparative Study of Animals and Man\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book concerns the comparative physiological adaptations of vertebrate animals, especially mammals, to cessation of breathing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert Elsner (Author), Brett Gooden (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521112895, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e180 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm, 0.24 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst printed in 1983, this book concerns the comparative physiological adaptations of vertebrate animals, especially mammals, to cessation of breathing. These adaptations were originally identified in species living in aquatic habitats. The argument is presented that the natural divers display a well-developed and conveniently studied example of a more general defence against asphyxia. The topics considered include the diving response, metabolic and cardiovascular adaptations, variations in resistance to asphyxia, neural control mechanisms, which govern the respiratory and circulatory responses, perinatal asphyxia, applications to the human species and medical implications. The book's purpose is to acquaint its readers with some advances resulting from research in this field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The biological setting\u003cbr\u003e 2. Metabolic conservation by cardiovascular adjustments\u003cbr\u003e 3. Cellular tolerances and adaptations to asphyxia\u003cbr\u003e 4. Human divers\u003cbr\u003e  5. Control mechanisms\u003cbr\u003e 6. Perinatal asphyxia and survival, 7. Medical implications\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiology%20%5BMFG%5D%22\"\u003eMFG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006495936792,"sku":"9780521112895","price":32.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521112895i_061c6a5c-cb3d-4158-a830-3d13f9a28803.jpg?v=1691371270","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/diving-and-asphyxia-a-comparative-study-of-animals-and-man-paperback-9780521112895","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}