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OverviewProvided here is an up-to-date account of how high pressures affect cellular processes in microorganisms and in eukaryotic cells. Topics include membrane transport, 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. E. Marquis , A. G. Macdonald , A. C. Hall , D. M. PicklesPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Volume: v. 17 Weight: 0.525kg ISBN: 9783540548454ISBN 10: 3540548459 Pages: 257 Publication Date: 27 July 1993 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |