Tissue Specific Performance Rule

Tissue-specific performance (or Waldeyer's) rule is one of the fundamental laws of biology that explains how tissues and organs function in the body. This law was formulated by the German biologist Otto Waldeyer in 1930.

The rule of specific performance states that each organ or tissue in the body has its own specific performance, which is determined by the speed at which it can perform its functions. For example, the liver can process large amounts of blood per unit of time, but cannot perform other functions such as vision or hearing.

This rule is important for understanding how the various organs and tissues in the body work and how they interact with each other. It also helps explain why some organs may be more vulnerable to disease than others, and why some diseases may be more severe than others.

For example, if a person has liver disease, this can lead to decreased liver performance, which can lead to poor functioning of other organs such as the kidneys or heart. If a person has kidney problems, then this can also lead to liver problems.

Thus, the specific performance rule is an important tool for understanding how the body works and for developing new treatments for various diseases.