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[Cardiovascular reactions to gravitational force in different directions]
Objective:
To observe the features of the cardiovascular reactions to gravitational forces along different axes of the body.
Method:
Dogs were exposed to gravitational forces along axes of body on an animal centrifuge.
Result:
It was found that when the direction of G force changed from +Gz to +Gx, the predominating effect on the cardiovascular system changed from the drop of eye level blood pressure to the increase of central venous pressure, and the reactions of the organism changed from a presson reflex of the arterial system to the inhibition of cardiac activities at higher G levels. The turning point was found to be at the back angle of 75 degrees with respect to the direction of the gravitational force.
Conclusion:
These findings provide an important reference for choosing the optimal seat back angle in a manned space vehicle.
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