Chapter 8
Climate-Related Morphological Variation and Physiological Adaptations in Homo sapiens
Gary D. James,
Gary D. James
Professor director
Institute for Primary and Preventative Health Care at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, USA
Search for more papers by this authorGary D. James,
Gary D. James
Professor director
Institute for Primary and Preventative Health Care at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Human Morphology and Ecogeographic Rules
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Thermoregulation and Temperature Acclimatization in Adult Humans
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Adaptations to Cold Climate
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Adaptations to High-Altitude Hypoxia
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Adaptations to Variation in Ultraviolet Radiation
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Climatic Adaptations and Health
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Conclusions and Future Directions
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