Front matter
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PLATE I
Veinlet-3 fiftetioles
CHAPTER I. Protoplas.m axd the Cell
Protoplasmic Structure .....
The General Properties and Nature of Protoplasm
Hypotheses as to the Origin of Life
Protoplasm is not a Definite Chemical Substance
Cells
The Structure of Protoplasm
Suppositions as to the Molecular Structure of Protoplasm
The Chemical Composition of Protoplasm
Elements ....
Compounds ....
Protoplasmic Function
Respiration ....
Nutrition ....
Digestion ....
Assimilation ....
Excretion ....
Irritability ....
Movement ....
Secretion ....
The Production of Energ\-
Conductivity ....
Taxes .....
Consciousness ....
Reproduction and Growtli .
Amitosis .....
Mitosis .....
Heredity and Adaptation .
An Example of Relatively Simjjle Protoplasm: Ameba
CHAPTER II. The Nervous System
The General Functions of the Nerxou.s Sy.^tein Features of the Neural Structure The Chemical Composition of Ner\e-Tissue The Blood-Supply of the Nervous System Functional Parts of the Nervous System
The Hemispheres
The Cerebral Cortex
The Motor Areas of the Human Cerebrum
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Functional Parts of the Xervou
Tlie Sensory Areas
The Association-areas
The Optic Thalami
The Corpora Striata .
The Corpora Quadrigemina
The Pons .
The Medulla Oblongata
The Cerebellum
The Spinal Cord
Conduction
Distribution and Collection
Reflexion
Coordination Certain Sets of Nerves
The Cranial Nerves
The Spinal Nerves
The Sympathetic Nerves
Other Autonomic Nerves
The Nervous Impulse s System (continued):
CHAPTER III. Respiration
The Chemistry of Respiration Proper The Respiratory Mechanism
The Lungs
The Capillaries
The Thorax
The Nerves The Process and tlie Mechanism of Internal Respiration The Sequence and the Causes of the Respiratory Events 'i"he Course and the Kinetics of the Oxj^gen Inward The Course and the Kinetics of the Carbon Dioxide Outward ihe Respiratory Rhythm ....
The Breath-rate .....
Special Functions Connected with Respiration The Respiratory Sounds ....
Some Respiratory Quantities The Respiration of the P'etus liespiration through the Skin
R<'.spiration through the WnM of the Alimentary Canal Tlie Quantity and Qualit}' of the Air Required for Jvcspiration
CHAPTER IV. Foods
ihe (leneral .Nature of a Food ....
The .\nimal Organism's Proximate Principles Nutrient Proximate Principles General Requirements in a Food .
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The General Nature of Diet ........
A Source Both of Energ}- and of Tissuo .....
The Right Quantitj- is Important ......
The Energj-values of Foods ......
The Right Proportion of the Diet's Components is Important . Variety in the Diet is Necessary .......
Quantitative Adaptation to its Service is Essential
Qualitative Adaptation in Certain Physiological Conditions is Valuable
Infancy ....
Pregnane}' and Lactation .
Senility ....
Idiosyncrasy
Disease ....
Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Alcohol, and Tobacco
CHAPTER V DiGESTIOX
The Human Digestive Mechanism Mastication ....
Deglutition ....
The Stomacli ....
The Movements of the Stomach The Gastric Juice Digestion in the Stomach The Stomach's Functions .
The Small Intestine The Movements of the Small Intestine Pancreatic Juice Intestinal Juice
Bile
The Large Intestine
The Movements of the Large Intestine
Digestion in the Large Intestine
CHAPTER VI. Nutrition
Absorption ....
Metabolism ....
Organic Growth and Repair
Secretion
Osmosis ....
"Vitalism"
The Phenomena of Secretion
The Internal Secretions
Animal He.it
Human Temperature
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CONTEXTS
Metalvjlism (continued) :
Tliermotaxis .....
Tlie Means of Regulating Heat-production
The Regulation of Thermolysis
The Thermotactic Nerves , Other Forms of Energy-expense Excretion ....
The Urine ....
The Composition of the Urine
The Excretion of Urine
The Discharge of Urine The Expired Air The .Sweat ....
The Feces
CHAPTER VII. The Blood and the Lymph
The Chemical Composition of the Blood and Lymph The Chemical Components of the Plasma and Lj'^mph The Chemical Components of the Erj-throcytes The Chemical Components of the Leukocytes The Chemical Components of the Thrombocytes
Whole Blood
Coagulation .....
The Physical Constitution of the Blood and Lymph The Erythrocytes ....
The Leukocytes ....
The Thromboc)i,es ....
The Formation of Lymph
The Physical Constitution of Lymph
The Quantity of the Lymph
The Functions of the Lymph
CHAPTER VIII. The Circulation
The Causes of the Circulation
The Contraction of the Heart The Recoil of the .\rterial Walls Thoracic Suction
Compression by the Body-muscles The Suction of the Relaxing .\uricles
The Speed of the liiood-current
The Circulation-time
The Pulse-wave
Blof»d -pressure
The Pulse-rate of the Heart
The Cardiac Sequence
The Sounds of the Heart .
The Heart-beat as Muscular Action .
The Influence of Nerves on the Heart
The Sympathetic Influence
The Influence of the Vagus
The Afferent Nerve of the Heart
Cardiac Centers The Functions of the Blood- and Lyinph-vesseh The Physiology of the Arteries .
The Pulse .....
Vasomotion .....
The Functions of the Blood-capillaries The Lymphatic Portion of the Circulation The Causes of the Lymph-flow .
The Functions of the ^'eins
CHAPTER IX. The Skin
The Functions of the Skin Protection Sensation Thermotaxis The Sweat
The Secretion of Sebum Respiration Absorption Coloration The Hairs and the Nails
CHAPTER X. The Senses
Kinesthesia .....
Afferent Endings in Muscle
Afferent Endings in Tendons
Afferent Endings in the Joints, etc.
Kinesthetic Function Vision ......
The Receptive Apparatus of the Eye
The Various Adjustments of the Eyes
Head-movements
Eje-movements
Accommodation
Visual Theories
The Perception of Light
Theories of Color-vision
Color-blindness
Space-perception cox TEXTS
The Transmitting A|)pai;itus and Functions of the Ear
The Organs of Corti .
How Does the Organ of Corti Act?
Certain Quahties of Sounds
The Perception of Obstructions .
Touch, I'ressiu'e, and Location
Organs and Functions
Toucli-spots ....
Certain Tactual Quahties .
Taste
The Gustatory Apparatus
The Taste-buds
Tlie Nerves of the Sense of Taste
Some Characteristics of Taste Smell
The Olfactory Apparatus .
The Olfactory Cells .
The Regio Olfactoria
The Nerves of Smell .
Some Conditions of Smell .
The Temperature-senses .
The Apparatus of the Temperature-senses Pain ......
The Sensory Apparatus of Pain .
Pleasure .....
Vertigo ......
Fatigue, Thirst, and Hanger
Fatigue
Thirst ....
Hunger .....
Nausea .....
CHAPTER XI. MuscuL.\R Action
The Contractile System in .Man The Structure of Muscle .
Smooth Muscle
Cro.ss-.striated Muscle.
Cardiac Mu.sde Till' Ciiemistry of Muscle .
The .Modes of Action of Mu.scle
The Thermo-<lynamic Theory
The Chemi-surface-tension 'I'lietjr
The Neuro-niuscular Mechanism Special Muscular I'lmctions
Posture .
Standing .
Sitting .
Locomotion
Walking and Huniring
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Speech ...
The [{expiratory licUow; The Larynx The Air-chambers The Nervous Control Aphasia
Emotional Reactions
CHAPTER XII. Mental Function
The "Functions" of the Mental Process
Certain General Characteristics of the Mental Process
The Descriptive Aspects of Consciousness
Feeling ....
Sensation
The Feelings and Emotions Willing
Habit and Instinct Knowing ....
Sensation
Perception
Conception
Understanding .
The Reason The Relations of Body and Mind Memory ....
Sleep .....
Hallucinations, Illusions, and Delusions Anesthesia .....
CHAPTER XIII. Reproduction and Development
Puberty and Menstruation
Puberty in the Male .
Puberty in the Female
Ovulation
Menstruation
The Relation of Ovulation to Menstruation Impregnation
Coitus
Semen
Fertilization
Oviposition Preinancy, Parturition, and Lactation
Pregnancy .....
The Changes in the Reproductive Organs
Alterations in the Body Generalh'
Mental Changes ....
Parturition .....
Lactation .....
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Development .
Fetal Life Childhood Maturity .
Old-age Death
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Appendix
Laboratory Physiology .....
List of Topics for Dissertations and Conference . Tables ........
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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY.
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