Colloids in biology and medicine / by Prof. H. Bechhold ... Authorized translation from the second German edition, with notes and emendations by Jesse G. M. Bullowa ... 54 illustrations.

  • Bechhold, H. (Heinrich), 1866-1937.
Date:
1919
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Credit: Colloids in biology and medicine / by Prof. H. Bechhold ... Authorized translation from the second German edition, with notes and emendations by Jesse G. M. Bullowa ... 54 illustrations. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Page culation of material — Circulation of water -— Circulation of water in animals — The movement of water in plants — Circulation of crystal¬ loids — Circulation of colloids — Influence of membranes upon the interchange of substances — Assimilation and dissimilation. CHAPTER XV Growth, Metamorphosis and Development. 252-274 Growth — Genesis of structures — Layered structures — Biological growth — Ossification processes — Diseases of bone — Concrements — Gout. CHAPTER XVI The Cell. 276-279 Protoplasm — Nucleus — Cell membrane and plasma pellicle. CHAPTER XVII The Movements of Organisms. 282-292 Movements of lower organisms — Movements of higher organisms — Muscle as a colloid system — Muscle function (including the heart). CHAPTER XVIII Blood, Respiration, Circulation and Its Disturbances. 299-315 Blood — Plasma — Lymph — Blood corpuscles — Respiration (gas exchange) — Circulation and its disturbances — Secretion and ab¬ sorption. CHAPTER XIX Absorption. 317-323 Alimentary absorption — Parenteral absorption. CHAPTER XX Secretion and Excretion. 326-345 Glands — Saliva — Bronchial glands — Gastric juice — Secretions which pour into the intestines — Kidneys and the secretion of urine — Concentration of the glomerular filtrate — Pathology of urine secretion — Result of deficient kidney function upon the organism — Urine, normal — Urine, pathological — Sweat glands — Milk. CHAPTER XXI The Nerves. 352-356 Nerve irritability and swelling — Cerebrospinal fluid — Integument — Internal secretions. PART IV CHAPTER XXII Toxicology and Pharmacology. 359-416 Cooperation of indifferent substances — Colloids — Adsorption ther¬ apy — Colloidal metals — Action on microorganisms — Ferments —