Gaseous Exchanges in Isolated Muscle and the Perfection of an Apparatus for Studying Same: Thesis for the Degree of Master of Arts in Physiology in the Graduate School of the University of Illinois (C - Hardcover

Emery Roe Hayhurst

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266801846 ISBN 13: 9780266801849

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how nerves influence muscle respiration and how scientists measure CO2 release.

This book explains the goals, methods, and challenges researchers face when studying gaseous exchange in isolated muscle.

The text examines past and present approaches to tracking carbon dioxide output in both warm-blooded and cold-blooded muscles. It explains the practical setup, from keeping tissues moist to preventing gas losses, and highlights how apparatus design affects accuracy.

• Learn why researchers compare normal and curarized muscles to understand motor and trophic nerves.
• See how volumetric and titration methods measure CO2 with high precision.
• Discover a step-by-step look at experimental controls that reduce error.
• Grasp the challenges of keeping acids and baryta solutions free of carbon dioxide.

Ideal for readers of scientific history and physiology who want a clear view of experimental design in gas exchange research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266801846
• ISBN 13: 9780266801849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 237