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Space medicineThe medical aspects of space flight are briefly discussed. The problems of space adaptation syndrome, commonly known as space sickness, are described, and its cause is shown. The adaptation of the cardiovascular system to weightlessness, the problems of radiation in space, atrophy of bones and muscles, and loss of blood volume are addressed. The difficulties associated with the reexperience of gravity on return to earth are briefly considered.
Document ID
19840066663
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Johnson, P. C., Jr.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Medical Research Branch; Baylor University, Colege of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: American Scientist
Volume: 72
ISSN: 0003-0996
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Accession Number
84A49450
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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