This series is dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Wells (1942-2024) a brilliant and gentle genius whose writings bespoke of his strong desire to cut through to the truth.
Introduction Multicellular Life: The Basics Homeostasis Intracellular and Extracellular Spaces: Volume and Chemical Control Interstitial and Intravascular Spaces: Volume Control Total Body Water Control Sodium Control Potassium Control Calcium Control Oxygen Delivery Glucose Control The Extracellular Matrix Connective Tissue Part 1: Collagens and Elastins Part 2: Ground Substance (Water, GAGs and PGs) Part 3: Glycoproteins and Integrins: Connectors and Organizers Part 4: Growth Factors, Enzymes and More Part 5: Wound Healing Howard Glicksman MD is a G.P. who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1978. He had an office/hospital practice for 25 years and recently retired from providing medical care for hospice patients in their homes for over 20 years. His online articles on “how the body works” culminated in a book he co-authored with Steve Laufmann called Your Designed Body (2022).  Read his other online articles here.