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Life in Motion: Or Muscle and Nerve; A Course of Six Lectures Delivered Before a Juvenile Auditory at the Royal Institution of Great Britain During the Christmas Holidays of 1891-92 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover how living matter moves and why it matters to your everyday life.
This classic collection presents six lectures from the Royal Institution Christmas series, introducing the science of Life in Motion. It explains how muscles and nerves work together to power movement, and how researchers study these processes in simple, understandable ways.
Geared toward curious young readers, it shows how scientists observe, measure, and reason about the body's motions, linking everyday experience with the methods of physiology.
- How muscles contract and generate energy and heat
- How nerve signals travel and trigger movement
- Ways scientists measure timing and speed in the nervous system
- Everyday examples that connect living motion to the body’s function
Ideal for readers drawn to the mysteries of the body and the workings of science.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Unveiling the wonders of life in motion, this book embarks on an enthralling scientific journey to understand how our bodies move. Join the author as they delve into the fascinating world of physiology, where the secrets of muscle movement are unraveled. Explore the intricacies of muscle contractions and the intriguing ways nerves control them, gaining a newfound appreciation for the complexity of our physical selves. Through innovative experiments and real-life examples, this book illuminates the interplay between nerves, muscles, and life's boundless energy, leaving readers with a profound understanding of the miraculous processes that keep us in motion. 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 # 9781330402283_0
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