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Principles of Human Physiology: With Their Chief Applications to Psychology, Pathology, Therapeutics, Hygiene, and Forensic Medicine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Benjamin Carpenter

 
9780332308913: Principles of Human Physiology: With Their Chief Applications to Psychology, Pathology, Therapeutics, Hygiene, and Forensic Medicine (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book details the intricate relationship between the blood and the physiology of the human body. It examines groundbreaking studies that have identified the blood's multifaceted role in digestion, respiration, secretion, excretion, and other life-giving processes. By contrasting blood physiology across different animalia and tracing its evolution, the author demonstrates the increasing complexity of the circulatory system and its implications for the organism's survival. The book also explores the intimate connection between blood and disease, highlighting the ways in which the blood's composition and properties can be affected by illness, revealing how blood analysis plays a vital role in diagnosis and treatment. The book concludes by emphasizing the critical role of blood as the foundation of human health and well-being.

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