Physiological Essays: Containing, I. An Inquiry Into the Causes Which Promote the Circulation of the Fluids in the Very Small Vessels of Animals; II. Observations on the Sensibility and Irritability o - Hardcover

Robert Whytt

9780331376395: Physiological Essays: Containing, I. An Inquiry Into the Causes Which Promote the Circulation of the Fluids in the Very Small Vessels of Animals; II. Observations on the Sensibility and Irritability o

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ISBN 10: 0331376393 ISBN 13: 9780331376395

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the science of the tiny vessels that shape life, and the nerves that steer feeling and movement.

This classic work, by Robert Whytt, dives into how fluids move through the smallest tubes, and how irritation and sensation influence the body’s actions. It blends careful observation with practical experiments, inviting readers to consider how pain, nerves, and motion connect across the whole organism.

Whytt surveys competing ideas about circulation, then frames the discussion around the forces that drive blood through tiny vessels, the role of capillary action, and the limits of early hydraulic explanations. The text also surveys how different parts of the body respond to touch, irritation, and injury, arguing that sensation is widespread and essential to bodily function. Throughout, the author emphasizes empirical evidence and clear, thoughtful reasoning.
What you’ll experience

Clear explanations of early theories on blood flow through small vessels and the limits of heart-driven motion.
Thoughtful discussion of how nerves and sense organs relate to movement and pain.
Accessible examples and commentary on experiments that illuminate physiology.

Ideal for readers of the history of science, physiology, and the careful, question‑driven approach to medical ideas. This edition offers a window into foundational work on how the body’s tiniest parts contribute to its daily life.

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