In Her Own Words: Oral Histories of Women Physicians

In Her Own Words: Oral Histories of Women Physicians
ISBN-10
0313226865
ISBN-13
9780313226861
Series
In Her Own Words
Category
Social Science / Women's Studies
Pages
284
Language
English
Published
1982
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Authors
Carol Hansen Fenichel, Cynthia Stodola Pomerleau

Description

First 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.

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