The Respiratory Function of the Blood
Part 2. Haemoglobin
- Author: Joseph Barcroft
- Date Published: July 2014
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107415881
Paperback
Looking for an inspection copy?
This title is not currently available on inspection
-
First published in 1925, this two-volume work deals with the blood's role in respiration. This second volume deals with haemoglobin as a chemical substance. The text is illustrated with diagrams and drawings relating to, among other things, haemoglobin's specificity, its manufacture in the body and how it is affected by temperature changes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of medicine or in haematology.
Customer reviews
Not yet reviewed
Be the first to review
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: July 2014
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107415881
- length: 214 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 178 x 11 mm
- weight: 0.38kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface to the first edition of The Respiratory Function of the Blood
Preface to Haemoglobin
1. Introductory
2. Porphyrins
3. Haemochromogen
4. Cytochrome
5. The specificty of haemoglobin
6. Specific oxygen capacity
7. The manufacture of haemoglobin
8. The nature of haemoglobin solution
9. The molecular weight of haemoglobin
10. The dissociation curve of haemoglobin
11. The dissociation curve of haemoglobin (continued)
12. Theories of the union of oxygen with haemoglobin
13. The kinetics of oxyhaemoglobin in dilute solutions
14. The interaction of carbon monoxide with reduced haemoglobin
15. The interaction of carbon monoxide and oxygen with haemoglobin
16. The effect of temperature on haemoglobin
17. The biological significance of haemoglobin
Index.
Related Books
Sorry, this resource is locked
Please register or sign in to request access. If you are having problems accessing these resources please email lecturers@cambridge.org
Register Sign in» Proceed
You are now leaving the Cambridge University Press website. Your eBook purchase and download will be completed by our partner www.ebooks.com. Please see the permission section of the www.ebooks.com catalogue page for details of the print & copy limits on our eBooks.
Continue ×Are you sure you want to delete your account?
This cannot be undone.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×