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The Philosophy of Health; Volume 2 (of 2) / or, an exposition of the physical and mental constitution of man

Chapter 1: THE PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH;
By Southwood Smith
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A systematic physiological survey describes the bodily functions that sustain life, tracing respiration, heat production, digestion, and secretion from plants and lower animals to humans. The text examines respiratory anatomy and mechanics, the relation between respiration and circulation, the origins and regulation of animal heat, and the stages of digestion from prehension to absorption. It also analyzes the microscopic structure and arrangement of secreting membranes and glands, offers comparative and quantitative observations on organ function, and draws practical implications for preserving bodily temperature, nutrition, and general health with a view to prolonging well-being.

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Title: The Philosophy of Health; Volume 2 (of 2)

Author: Southwood Smith

Release date: December 16, 2019 [eBook #60937]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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Transcriber’s Notes

Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected. Variations in hyphenation and accents have been standardised but all other spelling and punctuation remains unchanged.

References to the illustrations and paragraphs in this volume have been linked to the relevant item. Unlinked references are to Volume I.

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THE
PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH;

OR,

AN EXPOSITION

OF THE

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONSTITUTION OF MAN,

WITH A VIEW TO THE PROMOTION OF

HUMAN LONGEVITY AND HAPPINESS.

BY

SOUTHWOOD SMITH, M.D.,
Physician to the London Fever Hospital, to the Eastern Dispensary, and to the Jews’ Hospital.

IN TWO VOLUMES. Vol. II.

THIRD EDITION.

LONDON:
C. COX, 12, KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND.
1847.

London: Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street.