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THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE GIRAFFE.
- Source :
- Scientific American; Nov1974, Vol. 231 Issue 5, p96-105, 5p, 1 Diagram, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 1974
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Abstract
- The article discusses the physiology of the giraffe, an animal that ranges from 15-18 feet. Its heart and lungs measures 7-10 feet far below the head. The circulatory system of a giraffe is analyzed through its heart and brain, and found out that its pressure and heartbeat vary in accordance with its activity. Telemetering apparatus is placed in the neck of the animal in order for the observers to record natural variations in blood pressure. The circulatory problems experience by a giraffe is identified.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 231
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 20571397
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1174-96