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Contributions to the Study of the Connection Between Chemical Constitution and Physiological Action, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Brunton, Thomas Lauder

 
9781333781736: Contributions to the Study of the Connection Between Chemical Constitution and Physiological Action, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how chemical structure shapes physiological action in this classic pharmacology study .

Delve into a meticulous examination of benzene and its compounds and their effects on the nervous system, heart, and respiration, with careful experiment design and observation.

This volume presents how scientists test chemical influence across animals, from frogs to cats. It details changes in spinal cord excitability, nerve and muscle responses, and blood pressure, using precise diagrams and step-by-step procedures. The work ties chemical constitution to observable physiological outcomes, offering a window into early methods of toxicology and pharmacology.
  • Learn how different benzene-related compounds alter reflexes, tremor, and movement, and what that suggests about nervous system action.
  • See how researchers measure heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration during chemical exposure, including experimental setups and data interpretation.
  • Understand how conclusions are drawn about where a drug acts—whether in the cord, nerves, or muscles—based on experiments with ligatured limbs and brainless specimens.
  • Get a sense of the care and rigor behind early toxicology studies, including how they record results and visualize data.
Ideal for readers of scientific history, pharmacology, and physiology, this edition illuminates foundational approaches to linking chemical structure with physiological effect.

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