This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...the end-products of protein digestion cannot be eliminated until they are acted upon by the liver, and changed into other substances which the kidneys can eliminate, e.g., urea is made from some of these endproducts brought to the liver by the blood. It is probable that the liver possesses other important metabolic ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...the end-products of protein digestion cannot be eliminated until they are acted upon by the liver, and changed into other substances which the kidneys can eliminate, e.g., urea is made from some of these endproducts brought to the liver by the blood. It is probable that the liver possesses other important metabolic functions which at present are not fully understood. Some physiologists are of the opinion that fibrinogen and antithrombin are formed in the liver. 1 See page 401. The gall-bladder.--The gall-bladder is a pear-shaped sac lodged in the gall-bladder fissure on the under surface of the liver, where it is held in place by connective tissue. It is about four inches (10 cm.) long, one inch (2.5 cm.) wide, and holds about ten drachms (40 cc). It is composed of three coats: (1) the inner one is mucous membrane, (2) the middle one is muscular and fibrous tissue, and (3) the outer one is serous membrane derived from the peritoneum. It is only occasionally that the peritoneum covers more than the under'surface of the organ. Function.--The gall-bladder serves as a reservoir for the bile. During digestion the bile is constantly poured into the intestine; in the intervals it is stored in the gall-bladder. SUMMARY Digestion.--Digestion is dependent on the proper functioning of certain organs that are grouped together and called the digestive system. Mouth. Pharynx. (Esophagus, or gullet. Stomach. Mouth, or Buccal Cavity 1. Hard palate. Above--palate 2. Soft palate--uvula, pillars of the fauces, and tonsils. Below--tongue. Front--lips. Sides--cheeks. Tonsils. Tongue. Salivary glands. Teeth. Contains Tonsils Tongue ' Collections of lymph nodules occupy triangular space between pillars of the fauces on' either side of throat. 1. May be a source of lymphocytes and...
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Very Good+ No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The MacMillan Co., 1912, later edition, 8vo, 438 pages. Book bound in a blue cloth, no dust jacket, lettering in gilt on spine, illustrations. Book in very good+ condition.
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Very Good. Fourth edition. Very good. Rubbed and bumped along spine ends and corners. Front end page torn out. Pen writing on foredge, on back end page. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket New and Revised Edition. (Human Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
