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by the simple process of inserting a condenser in the 

 nerve circuit : 



Fig. 79. 



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



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 sar comer e in a moderately 

 extended condition is shown thus : 



Fig.pl. 



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

 plane of Hensen, and SE a poriferous sarcous element. 



