Joseph Erlanger
Physician, Physiologist. Single nerve fibers highly differentiated functions. Cathode-ray oscillograph study of nerve action potentials. Circulatory system electrophysiology. Recording sphygmomanometer. Auriculo-ventricular bundle functions. Pulse pressure influence on kidney secretion, orthostatic albuminuria. Sound production in arteries. Metabolism with shortened intestines. Traumatic shock.
Career “fraught with series of fortunate circumstances, fortunate decisions.”
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Nobel Prize Ceremony
Joseph Erlanger and other Americans receives Nobel Prize In New York City – First Nobel presentation ever held outside Stockholm [due to safety concerns, World War II]. 1:22