Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice and the Physiology of Digestion

Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice and the Physiology of Digestion is a scientific book written by William Beaumont, M.D. The book is a detailed account of Beaumont's experiments and observations on the human stomach and the process of digestion. Beaumont was a military surgeon who treated a patient, Alexis St. Martin, who had a gunshot wound that left a permanent hole in his stomach. This allowed Beaumont to conduct experiments on the stomach and observe the digestive process. The book is divided into several sections, including an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, a description of the gastric juice and its properties, and a detailed account of Beaumont's experiments and observations on St. Martin's stomach. Beaumont's experiments included the insertion of various foods into St. Martin's stomach through the hole, and then observing the process of digestion. He also collected and analyzed gastric juices from St. Martin's stomach, and conducted experiments to determine the effects of different foods and stimuli on the digestive process. The book is considered a landmark in the field of digestive physiology, and helped to establish the importance of gastric juice in the digestive process. It is still widely read and studied by medical professionals and researchers today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1833 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.