Physiology, General and Osteopathic: A Reference and Text Book for Osteopathic Students and Physicians (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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The study of physiology is far from being a complete science. Since this subject deals with the structure and functions of living organisms it becomes much more difficult to measure and express our results in numbers than in such sciences as physics and chem istry, and until we are able to do this physiology will continue to be the results of theoretical speculation rather than a definite science. This, however, is wholly different from saying that there is nothing definitely known relative to the functions of living structures, for on the other hand we are greatly indebted to the many research workers and clinical investigators who have so earnestly and conscientiously solved many problems along these lines. The ultimate purpose of the development of physi ology into a definite science should be that of gaining such informa tion of living organisms that physicians may be able to treat human ailments intelligently. Other purposes, such as the addi tion of general scientific information to other sciences, is of course a justifiable one, but it seems that -this should be a secondary consideration. Research workers in physiology must, however, proceed along strictly scientific lines and not allow themselves to be biased, but must follow the results of their findings regard less as to where they may lead.
Work in physiological research has for the most part been done by instructors and assistants in medical colleges, and they have devoted much of their time to research work pertaining especially to drug therapy. During more recent years, since the endowed universities have taken up original scientific research in physiology, the work on this subject as well as in other branches has been more general.
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