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. Volumes 1 and 2 are devoted to cell organization,fate, as well as activities autoregulated and/or controlled by the cell environment. Volume 1 examines cellular features that allow adaptation to environmental conditions. Volume 2 begins with a survey of cell types of the nervous and endocrine systems involved in the regulation of the vasculature and respiratory tract and growth factors. It then describes major cell events, such as cell growth, proliferation, migration, and death. Circadian cycles that drive rhythmic gene transcription are also covered. 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. Remote Control. 2. Cell Growth and Proliferation. 3. Growth Factors. 4. Cell Survival and Death. 5. Circadian Clock. 6. Cell Motility. Concluding Remarks. References. Appendix: Notations—Aliases and Symbols. Notations—Prefixes and Suffixes. Biochemical, Medical, and Physical Aliases. Mathematical Symbols, Molecules, and Physical Quantities. Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4614-0328-9
- Editorial: Springer New York
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 516
- Fecha Publicación: 24/09/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés