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The Opto-Respiratory Compromise: Balancing Oxygen Supply and Light Transmittance in the Retina.
- Source :
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Physiology . Mar2022, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p101-113. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The light-absorbing retina has an exceptionally high oxygen demand, which imposes two conflicting needs: high rates of blood perfusion and an unobstructed light path devoid of blood vessels. This review discusses mechanisms and physiological trade-offs underlying retinal oxygen supply in vertebrates and examines how these physiological systems supported the evolution of vision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RETINA
*PHYSIOLOGY
*OXYGEN
*BLOOD vessels
*SUPPLY & demand
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15489213
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155447942
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1152/physiol.00027.2021