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Multiple Systems Spaceflight Effects

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While none of the physiological systems discussed previously operates independently of the rest of the body, the immune system is remarkable for its integration with many other areas of physiology. Furthermore, one of the hazards associated with leaving low-Earth orbit is increased exposure to radiation, which has effects on multiple physiological systems, including the immune system.

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Wotring, V.E. (2012). Multiple Systems Spaceflight Effects. In: Space Pharmacology. SpringerBriefs in Space Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3396-5_9

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