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Hematology and immunology studies - The second manned Skylab missionThe hematologic and immunologic functions of the Skylab 3 astronauts were monitored during the preflight, inflight, and postflight phases of the mission. Plasma protein profiles showed high consistency in all phases. A transient suppression of lymphocyte responsiveness was observed postflight. A reduction in the circulating blood volume due to drops in both the plasma volume and red cell mass was found. The loss of red cell mass is most likely a suppressed erythrypoiesis. The functional integrity of the circulating red cells did not appear to be compromised in the course of flight.
Document ID
19760045941
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Kimzey, S. L.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Cellular Analytical Laboratory, Houston, Tex., United States)
Johnson, P. C.
(Baylor University Houston, Tex., United States)
Ritzman, S. E.
(Texas, University Galveston, Tex., United States)
Mengel, C. E.
(Missouri, University Columbia, Mo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1976
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Accession Number
76A28907
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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