An Introduction to Physiology (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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An Introduction to Physiology offers a hands‑on path to understanding living systems through original experiments and observation.

The text presents a new, student‑centered approach to learning physiology. It combines experiments, observations, and discussion of results, anchored by clear references to original sources. Designed for rapid use in class, it emphasizes simple, precision apparatus and practical data gathered from real experiments. The volume surveys core topics—from the general properties of living tissues to the body’s energy use, respiration, and nervous system function—through a laboratory lens.

Structured to complement lectures, this edition collects fundamental and accessory experiments in a concise format suitable for Harvard Medical School students and other readers with an interest in physiology.

• Hands‑on exploration of nerve, muscle, and energy concepts through experiments and demonstrations.


• Emphasis on observation, data collection, and linking findings to original research.


• Accessible methods and apparatus designed for scalable use in teaching labs.


• Clear scaffolding across topics from tissue properties to respiration and metabolism.

Ideal for students, instructors, and readers seeking a practical laboratory perspective on physiology.

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