The Arterial Chemoreceptors

Book Overview

This book represents an updated review of the physiology of the carotid body chemoreceptors. It contains results in the topics at the frontiers of future developments in O2-sensing in chemoreceptor cells. Additionally, this volume provides data from studies carried out in other O2-sensing tissues including pulmonary vasculature and erythropoietin producing cells. It is a prime source of information and a guideline for arterial chemoreception researchers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387313109
• ISBN13: 9780387313108
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"