Functional and structural adaptation of the yak pulmonary circulation to residence at high altitude.

Durmowicz, A G

Functional and structural adaptation of the yak pulmonary circulation to residence at high altitude. [electronic resource] - Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) May 1993 - 2276-85 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

8750-7587

10.1152/jappl.1993.74.5.2276 doi


Acclimatization--physiology
Acetylcholine--pharmacology
Air Pressure
Altitude
Animals
Blood Gas Analysis
Cattle
Endothelium, Vascular--physiology
Heart--physiology
Hemodynamics--physiology
Lung--anatomy & histology
Male
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Nitroprusside--pharmacology
Norepinephrine--pharmacology
Organ Size--physiology
Pulmonary Artery--anatomy & histology
Pulmonary Circulation--drug effects
Vasoconstriction--physiology