Abstract
In order to systematically investigate the role of network complexity in producing oxygen transport heterogeneity, a series of networks were constructed with different properties. Most of the simulations involved networks constructed around an underlying structure of hexagonally packed parallel muscle fibers. First, the importance of the fiber construct was examined. Next, the roles of cross-connections between the parallel capillaries and of vessel tortuousity were investigated. The oxygen transport significance of many other factors, including the role of countercurrent flow, was also investigated.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED |
| Publisher | ASME |
| Pages | 729-730 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 42 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0791816117 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 1999 Bioengineering Conference - Big Sky, MT, USA Duration: Jun 16 1999 → Jun 20 1999 |
Other
| Other | 1999 Bioengineering Conference |
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| City | Big Sky, MT, USA |
| Period | 6/16/99 → 6/20/99 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering