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Influence of Inanition on Metabolism. 



Metabolism Experiment No. 76. 



This experiment, which lasted 3 days, followed metabolism experiment No. 

 75. The statistical data given in the following tables show both the actual 

 katabolism during this experiment and the relation of the food to the total 

 metabolism. 



Notes from diary, pulse records, and records of body movements. The 

 notes made by the subject concerning his physical and mental condition are 

 given below. In addition a few observations are recorded which were obtained 

 during the time of the experiment by questioning the subject. Following these 

 observations the records of pulse and body movements are given. 



Notes fro 

 March 11, 1905: 



7 h 30 m a. m. Slept better than during pre- 

 vious night, but was in pain again. 

 Tongue still swollen and coated; 

 gums and teeth are very painful. 



7 h 35 m a. m. Drank first portion of or- 

 ange juice. 



9 h 45 m a. m. Ate my first portion of food. 



12 h 30 m p. m. Finished second portion of 

 food. 



7 h 35 m p. m. Finished my last portion of 

 food. Milk seems to be too sweet 

 and portions of food were given too 

 close together. Should be from ZV2 

 to 4 hours apart. 



9 h 15 m p. m. Made an unsuccessful at- 

 tempt to defecate. 



9 h 30 m p. m. Commenced to wear rectal 

 thermometer. Feels comfortable. 



10 p. m. Passed a fairly comfortable day 

 but not as good as yesterday. 

 Tongue swelling is gradually dimin- 

 ishing but gums and teeth are still 

 sore. 



March 12, 1905: 



7 h 20 m a. m. Passed a fairly comfortable 

 night. Tongue is still swollen and 

 coated; bitter taste in mouth. Eyes 

 clear and bright; do not feel weak 

 or nervous. 



8 h 30 m a. m. Drank first portion of or- 

 ange juice. 



m diary. 



9 h 45 m a. m. Finished my first allotment 

 of food; tasted good. 



10 a. m. Have been very quiet. 



l h 15 m p. m. Drank second portion of or- 

 ange juice. 



2 h 30 m p. m. Finished second portion of 

 food. 



7 h 35 m p. m. Finished third portion of 

 food. 



9 p. m. Finished third portion of orange 



juice. 



10 p. m. Passed the day surprisingly 



well. Tongue still swollen and end 

 feels raw; teeth and gums better. 

 March 13, 1905: 



7 b 20 m a. m. Good sleep. Tongue swollen 

 and coated; eyes clear and bright. 

 Nostrils feel dry and sore. 



8 h 10 m a. m. Defecated with difficulty. 

 Feel very much better. Rectum 

 feels very sore and painful. 



9"35 m a. m. Finished first portion of 

 food. 



l h 30 m p. m. Drank second portion of or- 

 ange juice. Tastes a little bitter. 



2 h 30 m p. m. Finished second portion of 

 food. 



6 h 50 m p. m. Nose bled. Air in chamber 

 feels irritating to nostrils. 



8 p. m. Finished third portion of food. 



8 h 20 m p. m. Drank third portion of or- 

 ange juice. 



10 p. m. Passed a fairly good day. 



Observations reported by telephone. 



March 11, 1905: 



4 h 20 m p. m. Feel well; sleepy; not hun- 

 gry. Meals come too close together; 

 tongue slightly better. Food agrees 

 with me. 



7"10 m p. m. Feeling well; tongue im- 

 proving; not sleepy; meals too close 

 together. Prefer them farther apart 

 and with more food at a time. 



March 12, 1905: 

 8 h 10 m a. m. Feeling well; tongue im- 

 proving; did not sleep very well; 

 feel hungry. 

 March 13, 1905: 

 ll b 20 m a. m. Feel fairly well; tongue 

 still swollen but is improving. Feel 

 weak after movement of bowels 

 which required nearly half an hour. 



