Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.  2020 Apr;30(1):25-29. 10.46246/KJAsEM.30.1.25.

Effects of Microgravity on Human Physiology

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  • 1Research Institute for Aerospace and Medicine, Inha University, Korea
  • 2Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea

Abstract

Space exploration is one of the dreams of humankind. However, the intriguing environment was a challenge for the human body, where we must counter with many extreme conditions such as thermal support, radiation, microgravity. Life, as well as the human body, developed and evolved in the continuous presence of gravity, especially when living creatures transfer from the ocean to the land. Once this gravitational force doesn't impact on the body, the drastic changes occur. Some of these changes were observed immediately, while others progress only slowly. Since the first orbital flight was performed, several hazards for the organs of the human body were identified [1]. These changes in human physiology can reverse when astronauts return to Earth. This article will review the published findings of the effects of microgravity exposure on the human body.

Keyword

Microgravity; Aerospace medicine; Cardiovascular system; Musculoskeletal system; Neurovestibular system
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