Symptoms of Visceral Disease a Study of the Vegatative Nervous System in Tis Relationship to Clinical Medicine

Symptoms of Visceral Disease a Study of the Vegetative Nervous System in its Relationship to Clinical Medicine by Francis Marion Pottenger delves into the complexities of the autonomic nervous system focusing on reflexes innervation and the synergy between sympathetic and parasympathetic functions. The book explores the intricate connections between visceral and somatic elements emphasizing the significance of sensory and motor pathways. It covers a wide array of topics from respiratory innervation to the impact of toxins on vasomotor functions. With references to prominent figures like Sherrington and Ross this comprehensive work provides profound insights into the body's vegetative system and addresses conditions such as spastic constipation and stasis elucidating the reflex origins of these ailments.