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""Selected Readings in the History of Physiology"" is a comprehensive and scholarly anthology that traces the evolution of biological and medical understanding through the primary texts of its most influential figures. Compiled by the distinguished neurophysiologist and historian John Farquhar Fulton, this volume brings together the foundational documents that define the milestones of physiological discovery. The collection spans centuries of scientific inquiry, offering readers direct access to the observations and theories of pioneers who shaped the field. By organizing these seminal works thematically-covering essential topics such as circulation, respiration, digestion, and the nervous system-Fulton provides a clear lineage of how experimental methods and theoretical frameworks developed over time. This structure allows the reader to witness the progression from speculative philosophy to the rigorous, evidence-based discipline of modern physiology. Ideal for students of medicine, biology, and the history of science, this work serves as an essential reference for understanding the intellectual rigors of the past. Through these curated readings, the book illuminates the persistence and brilliance of researchers who sought to unlock the mysteries of the living body, making it a timeless resource for anyone interested in the human quest for scientific knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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