Walter Bradford Cannon

Walter Bradford Cannon

Walter Bradford Cannon (pronounced: WAWL-ter BRAD-ferd KAN-uhn) was an eminent physiologist, neuroscientist, and psychologist, known for his groundbreaking work in the field of homeostasis and the fight or flight response.

Etymology

The name 'Walter Bradford Cannon' is of English origin. 'Walter' is derived from the Old German 'Walthari', meaning 'ruler of the army'. 'Bradford' is an English surname meaning 'broad ford', and 'Cannon' is an occupational name for a clergyman.

Related Terms

• Homeostasis: A term coined by Cannon, referring to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
• Fight or Flight Response: Another concept developed by Cannon, describing the body's physiological reaction to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival.
• Cannon's Postulate: A set of principles proposed by Cannon, which form the basis for the concept of homeostasis.
• Gastric Acid: Cannon conducted significant research on the role of gastric acid in digestion.

See Also

• Claude Bernard
• Hans Selye
• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology

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