Circulatory and ventilatory systems: biomathematical and biomechanical modeling v. 1, pt. A Signaling in cell organization, fate, and activity : cell structure and environment

The volumes in this authoritative series present a multidisciplinary approachto modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale modeling and coupled simulations. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the body's cells. Because physiological conduits have deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- and microscopic events in a corrector scheme of regulated mechanism. Therefore, investigation of flows of bloodand air in physiological conduits requires an understanding of the biology, chemistry, and physics of these systems together with the mathematical tools todescribe their functioning. Volume I is devoted to cellular events that allowadaptation to environmental conditions, particularly mechanotransduction. Part A begins with cell organization and a survey of cell types in the vasculature and respiratory tract. It then addresses the cell structure and functions, especially in interactions with adjoining cells and matrix. Describes cell types, functions, and fate in the regulated activities of the circulatory and respiratory systems. Presents applications of mechanics andmathematics for an understanding and prediction of function in health and disease. Integrates biology, chemistry, and physics for a multidisciplinary understanding of physiological flows. INDICE: Introduction. 1. Cells and Tissues. 2. Cells of the Blood Circulation. 3. Cells of the Ventilatory Tract. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. Protein Synthesis. 6. Cell Cytoskeleton. 7. Plasma Membrane. 8. Extracellular Matrix. 9. Intracellular Transport. References. Notations: Aliases and Symbols. Notations: Prefixes and Suffixes. Biochemical, Medical and Physical Aliases. Mathematical Symbols, Molecules, and Physical Quantities. Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-9757-9
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 686
• Fecha Publicación: 29/07/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés