Physiological Adaptations of Inhabitants of the Tropics in Relation to Changes of Altitude,
Abstract
The authors attempted to come nearer to an understanding of the psysiology and acclimation of man in the tropics when he comes down from the cool tropical highland plains to the hot zone at sea level (coast) or to altitudes quite close to this level (selva). Starting from knowledge of the altitude physiology of man with both congenital and ancestoral acclimation, a number of physiological mechanisms were investigated for adaptation to the new medium, increased temperature and superoxygenated atmosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA028739
Entities
People
- Carlos C. Monge
- Carlos M. Monge
- Cesar Reyafarje
- Leoncio Contreras
- Tulio Valesquez
Organizations
- US Army Medical Information and Intelligence Agency