The Viscosity of Protoplasm (Protoplasmatologia Cell Biology Monographs, 2 / C / 1)

Front Matter....Pages ii-1 Introduction....Pages 2-3 The Viscosity Concept....Pages 3-5 The Measurement of Protoplasmic Viscosity....Pages 5-13 Absolute Viscosity....Pages 13-40 The Effect of Various Physiological Factors....Pages 40-43 The Action of Temperature....Pages 43-48 The Action of Pressure and of Electricity....Pages 48-50 Radiation Effects....Pages 50-62 The Action of Salts, Acids and Bases....Pages 62-71 Hypertonic and Hypotonic Solutions....Pages 71-73 Fat Solvents....Pages 73-79 Cyanide and Azide....Pages 79-81 Clotting and Anticlotting Substances....Pages 81-84 Substances Used in the Treatment of Cancer....Pages 84-87 Various Drugs....Pages 87-92 Injury and Injury Substances....Pages 92-95 The Significance of the Viscosity Data....Pages 96-100 Back Matter....Pages 100-109