The steady states of the fluid matrix of the body are commonly preserved by physiological reactions, i.e., by more complicated processes than are involved in simple physico-chemical equilibria. Special designations, therefore, are appropriate:—“homeostasis” to designate stability of the organism; “homeostatic… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
These changes-the more rapid pulse, the deeper breathing, the increase of sugar in the blood, the secretion from the adrenal glands-were very diverse and… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
Time... is an essential requirement for effective research. An investigator may be given a palace to live in, a perfect laboratory to work in,… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
“Since the stomach gives no obvious external sign of its workings, investigators of gastric movements have hitherto been obliged to confine their studies to… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
As he approached the place where a meeting of doctors was being held, he saw some elegant limousines and remarked, "The surgeons have arrived."… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
Chance throws peculiar conditions in everyone's way. If we apply intelligence, patience and special vision, we are rewarded with new creative breakthroughs. — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
The steady states of the fluid matrix of the body are commonly preserved by physiological reactions, i.e., by more complicated processes than are involved… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
I will always remember you, even though you had no idea I was even in the room. My words wouldn't come, I could only… — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
Anger is an emotion preeminently serviceable for the display of power. — Walter Bradford Cannon Copy Share Image
