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An Experimental Inquiry Into the Laws of the Vital Functions: With Some Observations on the Nature and Treatment of Internal Diseases (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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But neither anatomy nor the inspection of mor bid bodies can teach us the nature Of the functions. A knowledge of them can only be acquired by comparing/the structure Of the organs {with the actions observed, in them While their vital power. Remains. Some Of these actions are the objects Of simple Observation in our own bodies and those Of other animals. Anatomy, for example, teaches us the structure, position, and attachments Of the muscles, observation readily points Out their func tion, and by the lesion Of this function we judge Of the extent and degree Of their morbid affec tions, and are consequently guided In the appli cation Of our remedies. But there are other and more important functions, which in the entire ani mal are hidden from our View. To ascertaintheir nature, experiments must be made on the liv ing and newly-dead animala We shall find that many parts retain their vital actions for a certain time after what we call death.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vital functions of animals, exploring the principles that govern their actions and the relationship between them and the nervous system. The author, an established expert in physiology, meticulously analyzes the nature of these functions through a series of innovative experiments, shedding new light on the intricate workings of living organisms. The book's historical context and depth of analysis provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to unravel the complexities of animal physiology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260229854_0
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