August Krogh Quotes

In many organisms, including man, the mechanical respiration and the circulation of the blood are 'regulated' so as to correspond to the demand of the moment.

August Krogh

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• In many organisms, including man, the mechanical respiration and the circulation of the blood are 'regulated' so as to correspond to the demand of the moment.

  

  August Krogh
  • Organisms
  • Respiration
  • Circulation Of The Blood