02381cam a22003253u 4500 56147 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QM Bichat, Xavier, 1771-1802 General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 2 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-08 Produced by Sonya Schermann, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "General Anatomy, Applied to Physiology and Medicine, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Xavier Bichat is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the intricate relationships between anatomy, physiology, and medicine, particularly focusing on the capillary systems relevant to the circulatory process. Bichat's analysis reflects his pioneering contributions to understanding organ systems and bodily functions, making the text a significant resource for medical professionals and students. The opening of the volume introduces Bichat's examination of the capillary systems within the human body. He outlines the distinctions between the general vascular system and the pulmonary capillary system, emphasizing their roles in the exchange of blood types. Through detailed observations and clinical examples, he underscores the importance of capillaries in conducting vital functions like circulation, nutrition, and secretion. Bichat also discusses the variations in blood quality and quantity in different organs and how local irritations can influence blood flow, setting the stage for further exploration of concepts like inflammation and secretions throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Human physiology Human anatomy Hayward, George, 1791-1863 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56147 96978 96978