[Various reactions of the human body during 7 days of anti-orthostatic hypokinesia].

Time-course variations in the cardiovascular parameters, vestibulo-autonomic stability, work capacity and nutritional status were measured in 20 male test subjects, aged 19-22, who were exposed for 7 days to head-down tilt (-10 degrees). Beginning with days 3 or 4, new hemodynamic ratios developed that indicated a new level of circulation regulation and adaptation to head-down tilt. It appears that blood redistribution towards the head led to an enhanced vestibulo-autonomic stability. Renal excretion of nitrogen increased, reaching the highest level on days 6-7. The investigations allow the conclusion that 7-day head-down tilt may cause changes in almost every physiological system.