The Respiratory Function of the Blood, Part 1, Lessons from High Altitudes (Paperback)


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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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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Imprint

Cambridge UniversityPress

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

July 2014

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

July 2014

Authors

Dimensions

254 x 178 x 12mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

220

ISBN-13

978-1-107-41584-3

Barcode

9781107415843

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LSN

1-107-41584-5



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