The Respiratory Function of the Blood, Part 1, Lessons from High Altitudes by Joseph Barcroft

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The Respiratory Function of the Blood, Part 1, Lessons from High Altitudes by Joseph Barcroft

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Summary

First published in 1925, this two-volume work deals with the blood's role in respiration. This first volume analyses the effect of high altitudes on the blood's ability to retain and diffuse oxygen. The text is illustrated with diagrams, maps and photographs relating to the changes human physiology undergoes at altitude.

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The Respiratory Function of the Blood, Part 1, Lessons from High Altitudes by Joseph Barcroft

First published in 1925, this two-volume work deals with the blood's role in respiration. This first volume analyses the effect of high altitudes on the blood's ability to retain and diffuse oxygen. The text is illustrated with diagrams, maps and photographs relating to the changes human physiology undergoes at altitude, including changes in circulation rate, pulse and the nature of red corpuscles. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in haematology.

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ISBN 13 9781107415843
ISBN 10 1107415845
Title The Respiratory Function of the Blood, Part 1, Lessons from High Altitudes
Author Joseph Barcroft
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2014-07-17
Number of pages 220
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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