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  • Human adaptation in extreme environments
    Selvamurthy, W...
    Man inhabits or sojourne even in extreme terrestrial environments like high altitude, cold regions, polar zone and desert, for occupation, adventure, tourism and military purposes. Human physiology ... has the resilience to adapt even in these extreme conditions. A series of studies have been conducted by the author to understand the physiological, biochemical and psychological responses during acclimatization. These studies have been done in general on sojourners, migrants and natives. Autonomic nervous system and central nervoussystem play a significant role in the acclimatization process. These research have culminated in the formulation of certain acclimatisation schedules, facilitation of acclimatization by pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; prevention and therapy for maladaption problems. Ultimately these studies have helped in improving the quality of life in extreme environments.
    Type of material - conference contribution
    Publish date - 1996
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 8983769