An Inaugural Dissertation on Respiration (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Cock

ISBN 10: 1330750454 / ISBN 13: 9781330750452

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines how the scientific discoveries of the modern era have helped us better understand the process of respiration, particularly the role of air and the importance of oxygen and nitrogen. The author explains the chemical changes that occur in the lungs and how these changes affect the blood, leading to the generation of animal heat. The book also explores the impact of different gases on the body, emphasizing the vital role of oxygen in supporting life and the significance of nitrogen in maintaining the body's temperature. Through a series of experiments and historical insights, the author demonstrates the crucial connection between respiration and the overall health and functioning of the human body, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in physiology and the history of scientific discovery. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Inaugural Dissertation on Respiration (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330750454
• ISBN 13: 9781330750452
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biology

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Synopsis

Explore how breathing shapes life, from the air we take in to the blood that sustains us.

This edition presents a careful look at the function of respiration, its parts, and the science behind how air connects with the body to support living processes. It traces the ideas and experiments that helped shift physiology toward modern understanding.

The text examines what air does for life, how the lungs work with the diaphragm and chest muscles, and how chemistry and early experiments informed theories of respiration and animal heat. It discusses historical debates, notable early observers, and the evolving view that air and blood interact in life-sustaining ways.

• Clear explanations of the key organs involved in breathing and how they work together.
• Discussion of how air composition and blood reflect the body’s use of oxygen.
• Historical context showing how discoveries in chemistry and physiology reshaped views on respiration.
• Accessible description of early experiments and the problems researchers sought to solve.

Ideal for readers of the history of science and physiology who want a grounded, narrative introduction to respiration and its role in life.