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fc/2. They are the peculiarity of the life of the glands; 

 the remittent action of glandular life; the whole of the 

 glandular system is never increased in its vital forces at 

 the same time; glandular vitality is influenced by climate 

 and season; sex has great influence on the vitality of the 

 glands. These are the remarkable characters in the vita- 

 lity of the glands. 



Q. What do you mean by remission in the glandular 

 life? 



*#. It is this; that although secretion is constantly going 

 on, yet it is much more active at some times than at 

 others. 



Q. How does season affect the glandular system? 



#. In the winter the internal glandular system is active, 

 and the skin torpid ; while in summer the skin is active at 

 the expense of the internal glands. 



Development of the Glandular System. 



Q. What is the state of the glands in the foetus? 



#. Much developed, but inactive. There is little need 

 for secretion, and no room for excretion in the foetus. 



Q. What causes excite the glandular system at birth? 



.#. The change in their blood from black to red; and 

 the excitement carried to their excretories by air, food, 

 and other irritations at their mouths. 



Q. What glands are most disordered in infancy ? 



#. The mucous and lachrymal glands. 



Q. Is the glandular system most diseased in infant life 

 or after growth? 



./?. It is most diseased after growth. In infancy the 

 lymphatic System is most affected, in adults the glandular. 



