Abelous, Jaques (1864-1940)

Des Rapports de la Fatigue avec les Fonctions des Capsules Surrenales; in Arch. Physiol. Norm. Pathol., 5e série, V, 720-728

Publisher Information: Paris: G. Masson, 1893. Whole number in 4 parts, 8vo., original printed wrappers. First Printing. Wrappers slightly soiled, with a few chips and tears, else a fine set. The wrappers to parts 1 and 2 have "Tome Quatrième" misprinted for "Tome Cinquième." Book Id: 50246

A classic paper on the adrenal glands, in which Abelous reported his Langlois' conclusion that "these organs are meant to neutralize or destroy toxic substances exuded during muscular activity, the accumulation of which in the organism results in paralysis and rapid death." Garrison-Morton.com No. 1142.

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