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by the simple process of inserting a condenser in the 

 nerve circuit : 



tr 



Condenser 



Fig. 79. 



or, as it appears to be accomplished in the human body 



T 



Cendenser-gangfan ceil 

 Fig. 80. 



both, however, are on exactly the same principle. 



We will now compare, briefly, Nature's method of 

 discharge or neutralisation of charge with my suggestion of 

 '' studs," and discuss the whole question in detail later on. 



As given by Schafer the sarcomere in a moderately 

 extended condition is shown thus : 



JJ- 



Fig. 81. 



k, k are Krause's membranes or Dobie's lines, H the 

 plane of Hensen, and SE a poriferous sarcous element. 



