Book Contents

Introduction to Humans in
Space

Space as a Laboratory for Life
Sciences

Examining the Effects on the Heart,
Lungs, and Blood Vessels

Examining the Effects on Blood and
Its Components

Examining the Effects on the Fluid
Regulating Systems

Examining the Effects on the
Muscles

Examining the Effects on the
Skeletal System

Examining the Effects on the Human
Sensory and Balance System

Summary of Space Flight History

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