Respiration Calorimeters for Studying the Respiratory Exchange and Energy…
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"Respiration Calorimeters for Studying the Respiratory Exchange and Energy Transformations of Man" by Francis G. Benedict and Thorne M. Carpenter is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the design and functionality of respiration calorimeters used for experimental studies in human metabolism and energy transformation. It serves as a detailed account of the apparatus employed in the Nutrition Laboratory and provides extensive descriptions of various components
and methodologies used in measuring respiration and calorimetry. At the start of the text, the authors introduce the need for specialized apparatus to aid in the study of metabolism and respiration, which led to the establishment of a dedicated laboratory in Boston. They express gratitude to contributors and outline the purpose of the publication as a means to document the calorimeters currently in use. Key features of the calorimeter are introduced, including its construction and the precise controls related to temperature and air circulation for accurate measurements. The opening details are foundational and set the tone for a comprehensive exploration of nutritional science, aiming for high precision in calorimetric and respiratory research methodologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benedict, Francis Gano, 1870-1957 |
|---|---|
| Author | Carpenter, Thorne M. (Thorne Martin), 1878-1971 |
| Title | Respiration Calorimeters for Studying the Respiratory Exchange and Energy Transformations of Man |
| Series Title | Carnegie Institution of Washington publication no. 123 |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| Subject | Physiological apparatus |
| Subject | Respiration |
| Subject | Animal heat |
| Subject | Metabolism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28216 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28216-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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