Description: (American Physiologist Who Developed the Theory of Homeostasis)
Walter Bradford Cannon was a renowned American physiologist recognized for his influential work in the field of physiology. Serving as a professor and chairman of the Department of Physiology at Harvard Medical School, he made important contributions to understanding the body's response to stress, introducing the concept of the "fight or flight response" and advancing the theory of homeostasis. His significant ideas were widely shared through his book "The Wisdom of the Body," initially published in 1932, which established him as a trailblazer in the field of physiology.