The Secret Life of Blood Flow: Why It's More Complicated Than You Think

Michael (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

84 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-23135-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Our blood, a seemingly simple red liquid, hides a surprisingly complex world within. Beyond just delivering oxygen, blood flow orchestrates a delicate dance between cells and organs. Imagine tiny blood vessels, like whispering pathways, delivering nutrients precisely where needed. But this intricate choreography can go awry. Diseases like diabetes disrupt this flow, starving tissues and causing damage.The secret life of blood flow isn't just a scientific curiosity. It holds the key to unlocking new treatments. By understanding how malfunctions occur at the cellular level, researchers can develop targeted therapies. Imagine treatments that regulate blood flow, ensuring organs receive the vital supplies they need to thrive. Unveiling the secrets of blood flow isn't just about the "what," it's about the intricate "why" - paving the way for a future where we can address disease at its core

Autor

Dr. Michael, for your Environmental Engineering course, I'd like to propose "Cap Barriers: Halt Slope & Landfill Issues". This book tackles the critical challenges of securing landfill caps, focusing specifically on the stability of halt slopes – the landfill's inclined borders. We'll delve into best practices and emerging technologies for mitigating these concerns. The book analyzes how factors like leachate (decomposition liquid) and gas generation can compromise slope stability, and explores solutions like leachate treatment and gas control systems. Additionally, we'll examine the effectiveness of various liner systems in preventing contamination and ensuring slope integrity. "Cap Barriers" goes a step further by exploring innovative technologies for slope reinforcement, monitoring, and early detection of potential issues. This book is a valuable resource for environmental engineers, landfill operators, and regulators seeking a comprehensive understanding of overcoming these critical landfill challenges.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2024
• Verlagsort: saarc
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 155 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Schlagworte: Autoregulation (local blood flow control) • Beyond simple delivery of oxygen and nutrients • Blood flow and disease (e.g., hypertension, atherosclerosis) • Blood flow and the immune system • Blood flow in different organs (brain, heart, muscles) • Hemodynamics (pressure, flow rate, resistance) • Microcirculation and capillary networks • Nervous system and hormonal control • Non-Newtonian behavior of blood • Role in thermoregulation and waste removal • The impact of lifestyle on blood flow • The role of the lymphatic system • Vasodilation and vasoconstriction
• ISBN-10: 3-384-23135-X / 338423135X
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-23135-2 / 9783384231352
• Zustand: Neuware