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On the mechanism of the physiological action of the cathartics

Chapters (14)

ON THE MECHANISM OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTION OF THE CATHARTICS: JOHN BRUCE MacCALLUM. 0:00
PUBLICATIONS BY JOHN BRUCE MacCALLUM. 4:48
AUTHOR’S PREFACE. 9:18
CHAPTER I. Normal Movements and Secretion of the Intestine. 9:52
CHAPTER II. The Subcutaneous and Intravenous Injection of Saline Purgatives. 21:57
CHAPTER III. The Local Application of Saline Solutions to the Peritoneal Surfaces of the Intestine. 45:59
CHAPTER IV. The Production of Increased Secretion of Fluid into the Intestine by the Saline Purgatives. 56:14
CHAPTER V. The Inhibiting Action of Calcium and Magnesium on the Movements and Secretion of the Intestine. 1:08:59
CHAPTER VI. The Action of Saline Solutions on Loops of Intestine Removed from the Body. 1:26:56
CHAPTER VII. The Action on the Intestine of Solutions Containing Two Salts. 1:37:01
CHAPTER VIII. The Effect on the Intestine of Intravenous Saline Infusions. 1:48:35
CHAPTER IX. Mode of Action of the Saline Cathartics. 2:01:41
CHAPTER X. Possible Therapeutic Value of These Experiments. 2:16:37
CHAPTER XI. The Action of Purgatives of Vegetable Origin. 2:21:02