Optimality, cost minimization and the design of arterial networks
The arterial circulation acts as a network to deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells. The design of the cardiovascular system is subject to a variety of constraints and costs. It has been postulated that the design of the arterial network might be understood in terms of the need to minimize competing...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925201/view |