9781332046478 - A Contribution to the Physical Analysis of the Phenomena of Absorption of Liquids by Animal Tissues (Classic Reprint) di Webster, Ralph W. (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the phenomena of the exchange of liquids separated by semipermeable membranes, specifically focusing on the absorption of liquids by animal tissues. The author challenges the prevailing notion that osmotic pressure alone governs these processes, proposing instead a multifaceted model that incorporates both osmotic pressure and ionic effects. Through a series of meticulously designed experiments, the author demonstrates the varying osmotic values of different salt solutions and their impact on the absorption and swelling of muscle tissue. The findings challenge the simplistic view of osmotic pressure as the sole determinant of absorption and shed light on the complex interplay between osmotic and ionic forces in biological systems. The book's insights are not only scientifically groundbreaking but also have significant implications for our understanding of cell physiology and the mechanisms underlying fluid exchange in living organisms. 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. print-on-demand item.

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