OF THE ORGANS. J3 



though not according to their relative situation, but ac- 

 cording to the functions which they perform. The su- 

 periority of this method of arrangement you will distinct- 

 ly see, before we have finished our studies. We find 

 several organs associated together for the purpose of ef 

 fecting one general result which is termed their function, 

 and they are designated by the name given to that func- 

 tion. Thus, those engaged in the process of digestion, 

 are called the digestive organs j those engaged in res- 

 piration, respiratory organs, &c. Again, we see that the 

 general tendency of all these functions is two fold ihe 

 nutrition and growth of the body simply, and the connex- 

 ion of the being with the world around it, by which it 

 receives a higher and nobler existence. This forms two 

 general divisions of the organs of the body ; the first be- 

 ing called the organic functions, or functions of organic 

 life ; the last the animal functions, or functions of animal 

 life. In our next conversation WP, shall take up the or- 

 ganic functions commencing with that of digestion. 



