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Strategies for Study of Neuroprotection from Cold-preconditioning
Published on: September 2, 2010
Abstract:
Physiologically speaking, working in the cold is primarily a matter of maintaining thermal balance, since both energy metabolism and neuromuscular function is temperature dependent. Body temperature is also subject to variations due to circadian rhythms. While local acclimatization to cold is well established, and may be of considerable practical benefit, general acclimatization to cold, if in fact a reality, is at best of limited practical value compared to know-how, experience, and environmental protection. Some of the major problems associated with the performance of physical work in the cold, are consequences of the hobbling effect of the protective clothing, as well as the obstructive effects of snow and ice, and the chilling effect of wind.
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