Physiology: The Science of the Body

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Physiology: The Science of the Body

by Ernest G. Martin

EN·~9 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

PHYSIOLOGY

0:08

PREFACE

1:53

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:35

CHAPTER I THE SIGNS OF LIFE

15:27

CHAPTER II THE MAINTAINING OF LIFE

9:10

CHAPTER III THE SOURCES OF FOOD

11:43

CHAPTER IV THE USES OF FOOD

15:24

CHAPTER V BODY CELLS

16:18

CHAPTER VI THE SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK

26:08

CHAPTER VII MOTION

22:13

Description

Delving into the inner workings of our own bodies, this guide treats physiology as a lively, everyday science rather than a distant laboratory pursuit. It explains how muscles contract, nerves fire, and organs cooperate, turning complex processes into clear, relatable stories that anyone curious about “how we tick” can follow.

Beyond sheer fascination, the book shows how that knowledge underpins good hygiene and sensible health choices. With practical tips drawn from real‑world examples—like how proper breathing, nutrition, and movement keep us thriving—it empowers listeners to evaluate health claims and recognize when professional care is truly needed. Charming illustrations and vivid anecdotes bring the concepts to life, making the science of the human body both accessible and directly useful.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (552K characters)

Series

Popular Science Library, Volume 9

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jan 19, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Ernest G. Martin

Ernest G. Martin

1876–1934

A Stanford physiologist and textbook writer, he helped explain how the human body works for both students and general readers. His best-known work, Physiology: The Science of the Body, turns complex biology into clear, practical reading.

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