Human Physiology in Extreme Environments

A complete reference on human biology and physiology and how it is affected by extreme environments

Hanns-Christian Gunga (Author)

9780128159422, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 27 October 2020

374 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.4 cm, 0.66 kg

Human Physiology in Extreme Environments, Second Edition, offers evidence on how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments, also highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, desert climates, arctic climates and space travel, the book also includes case studies that can be used to illustrate practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find this to be an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies.

1. Introduction2. Methodology3. Exercise Physiology4. Pressure Environment5. Desert and Tropical Environment6. Cold Environments7. Space

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]