Hands-on physiology lab guide with practical, repeatable experiments
This revised edition preserves the core experiments while reorganizing for a clearer sequence. It adds directions for simple blood coagulation tests and introduces learners to using the polari-meter. The book blends foundational demonstrations of tissue and fluid physiology with protocols for digestion, metabolism, and urine analysis, all aimed at building solid experimental skills.
The guide covers three broad areas: studying animal and vegetable tissues and fluids, tracing digestion and enzymes, and examining normal and pathological metabolism. It emphasizes practical methods, observation, and interpretation of results. Although rooted in early-20th‑century practice, the manual remains a clear resource for learning laboratory technique and physiological concepts.
- Step-by-step experiments on starch, fats, proteins, and blood components
- Methods for analyzing digestion, coagulation, urine constituents, and bile pigments
- Techniques for qualitative and semi-quantitative testing, including special reagents and indicators
- Hands-on demonstrations of dialysis, chromatography-like separations, and fermentation concepts
Ideal for students and instructors seeking a structured, historical laboratory approach to chemical physiology.