Abstract
The idea stated in the title, first clearly expressed by August Krogh, is illustrated by examples from animal biochemistry, physiology, general cell biology, experimental medicine, ethology and botany. General aspects of the concept are discussed.
Publication types
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Biography
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Comparative Study
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Historical Article
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acetabularia / cytology
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Animals
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Anura / metabolism
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Axons / physiology
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Cecum / physiology
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Columbidae / metabolism
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Cricetinae
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Cytogenetics
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Decapodiformes / physiology
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Denmark
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Drosophila / cytology
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Eels / physiology
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Electric Organ / physiology
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Fishes / physiology
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Flight, Animal
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Guinea Pigs
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Haplorhini
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Hemiptera / physiology
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History, 20th Century
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Mitochondria, Muscle / metabolism
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Muscles / metabolism
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Physiology / history
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Plants, Medicinal
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Research*
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Sodium / metabolism
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Urinary Bladder / metabolism