Loring B. Rowell is a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics and of Medicine (Cardiology) at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Rowell has published over 150 research papers, chapters, and review articles and has served on the editorial boeards of American Journal of Physiology, Circulation Research, and the Journal of Applied Physiology.

• n 1 Passive Effects of Gravity 2: Reflex Control During Orthostasis 3: Neural-Humoral Adjustments to Orthostasis and Long-Term Control 4: Orthostatic Intolerance 5: Central Circulatory Adjustments to Dynamic Exercise 6: Control of Regional Blood Flow During Dynamic Exercise 7: Control of Blood Flow to Dynamically Active Muscles 8: Cardiovascular Adjustments to Isometric Contractions 9: Limitations to Oxygen Uptake During Dynamic Exercise 10: What Signals Govern the Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise? Role of Central Command 11: What Signals Govern the Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise? Reflexes from Active Muscles 12: Arterial Baroreflexes, Central Command, and Muscle Chemoreflexes: A Synthesis

It is a delight to read the historical perspective provided for each of the major concepts discussed as that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the early contributions by a number of scientists to the concepts of cardiovascular control accepted today. Pertinent headings are presented throughout to ease digestion of the wealth of information provided. The illustrations are excellent, each elaborating concepts presented in the text. The author has provided mini summaries at the end of each section so that major points of importance are emphasized ... when finished with this volume I had the feeling that I had just received a thorough education in current concepts of blood pressure regulation.