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Well basically, anything that has mass exerts a gravitational pull ony other masses. Therefore, when in space in a space station/ship, you are not actually experiencing weightlessness, but the gravitational effects of the ship are small enough as to not be noticable. This is called microgravity. As to its effects on humans, basically we experience muscle atrophy, or the wasting away of our muscles. The reason for this is that humans have evlolved in a gravitational environment where our muscles have developed due to the resistance of gravity. Therefor when spending long periods in space, we lose this conditioning. A classic image from the MIR space station was of the Russian cosmonaut being lifted out of his reentry capsule because his muscles had wasted to the point that he couldn't stand in (resist) Earths gravity.
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How does microgravity affect staying clean in space?
I am not sure, but microgravity is a condition in which there is very little net gravitational force, as of a free-falling object, an orbit, or interstellar space. ======
What is zero gravity called?
microgravity
What is almost zero gravity called?
microgravity
What effect does microgravity have on bones?
Microgravity (the very low gravity found in orbit) is insufficient to prevent loss of bone structure during a long period of time in space. One way to compensate is by stressing the skeleton through vigorous exercise.
What does an astronaut do for a living?
They go to space to conduct experiments in microgravity, and many other things.
How does microgravity affect staying clean in space?
I am not sure, but microgravity is a condition in which there is very little net gravitational force, as of a free-falling object, an orbit, or interstellar space. ======
Does microgravity affect the way seahorse embryos develop?
well lets see......... does it look like im a zooligist?!
What actors and actresses appeared in MicroGravity - 2005?
The cast of MicroGravity - 2005 includes: Anne Cabrera Bill Cabrera
What has the author Washito A Sasamoto written?
Washito A. Sasamoto has written: 'Utilization of the Spacehab module as a microgravity carrier' -- subject(s): Space shuttle payloads, Microgravity, Modules, Microgravity applications, Active control
What has the author S S Sadhal written?
S. S. Sadhal has written: 'Microgravity Transport Processes in Fluid, Thermal, Biological, and Materials Sciences' 'Microgravity Transport Processes in Fluid, Thermal, Biological, and Materials Sciences' 'Heat Transfer in Microgravity Systems, 1994' 'Transport Phenomena in Microgravity'
How does pesticides affect humans and animals?
*How do pesticides affect humans and animals?
How do humans affect an earthquake?
Humans don't affect the occurance of earthquakes.
What actors and actresses appeared in Microgravity - 2006?
The cast of Microgravity - 2006 includes: Tarika as Eniko Tarika Brandt as Eniko
Do humans affect humans?
no they dont
How do humans affect environment?
Humans affect the enviorment by the green house affect ,polution and having landfills
How can humans affect gas?
humans can affect gas as the us to much off it
What is toxicity and how it does it affect humans?
It is the degree of which a substance can affect humans. A toxin or a poison.
