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Blood
Hardcover
Medical ReferenceSports GeneralAnatomy & Physiology
ISBN13: 9781025306971
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Blood is a landmark scientific exploration into the complex physicochemical properties of the body's most vital fluid. Written by the distinguished physiologist Lawrence J. Henderson, this work provides an exhaustive analysis of the biological and chemical processes that allow blood to maintain internal equilibrium. Henderson treats blood not merely as a collection of cells, but as a sophisticated integrated system, examining the intricate relationships between oxygen, carbon dioxide, and various electrolytes.
The text delves into the fundamental principles of acid-base balance and the respiratory function of blood, illustrating how these mechanisms are essential for the preservation of life. By employing rigorous mathematical and chemical frameworks, the author demonstrates the extraordinary fitness of blood to its physiological tasks. This study was instrumental in advancing the field of biochemistry and remains a foundational text for understanding the regulation of the internal environment.
A cornerstone of early 20th-century medical science, Blood is an essential read for students of physiology, medicine, and the history of science. It captures a pivotal moment in scientific thought when biological phenomena began to be understood through the precise lens of physical chemistry.
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