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CHAPTER X. 

 ABSORPTION-LYMPH AND CHYLE. 



Absorption by blood-vessels Absorption by lacteal and lymphatic vessels Physiological anatomy of 

 the lacteal and lymphatic vessels Lymphatic glands Absorption by the lacteals Absorption by 

 the skin Absorption by the respiratory surface Absorption from closed cavities, reservoirs of 

 glands, etc. Absorption of fats and insoluble substances Variations and modifications of ab- 

 sorption Mechanism of the passage of liquids through membranes Lymph and chyle Properties 

 and composition of lymph Origin and uses of the lymph Composition of the chyle Microscopical 

 characters of the chyle Movements of the lymph and chyle 272 



CHAPTER XI. 



SECRETION. 



Classification of the secretions Mechanism of the production of the true secretions Mechanism of 

 the production of the excretions Influence of the composition and pressure of the blood on se- 

 cretionInfluence of the nervous system on secretion Anatomical classification of glandular 

 organs Classification of the secreted fluids Synovial membranes and synovia Mucous mem- 

 branes and mucus Physiological anatomy of the sebaceous, ceruminous and Meibomian glands- 

 Ordinary sebaceous matter Smegma of the prepuce and of the labia minora Vernix caseosa 

 Cerumen Meibomian secretion Mammary secretion Physiological anatomy of the mammary 

 glands Mechanism of the secretion of milk Conditions which modify the lacteal secretion- 

 Quantity of milk Properties and composition of milk Microscopical characters of milk Composi- 

 tion of milk Variations in the composition of milk Colostrum Lacteal secretion in the newly- 

 born Secretory nerve-centres 306 



CHAPTER XII. 

 EXCRETION BY THE SKIN AND KIDNEYS. 



Differences between the secretions proper and the excretions Physiological anatomy of the skin- 

 Physiological anatomy of the nails Physiological anatomy of tho hairs Sudden blanching of the 

 hair Perspiration Sudoriparous glands Mechanism of the secretion of sweat Properties and 

 composition of the sweat Peculiarities of the sweat in certain parts Physiological anatomy of the 

 kidneys Mechanism of the production and discharge of urine Influence of blood-pressure, the 

 nervous svstem etc., upon the secretion of urine Physiological anatomy of the urinary passages 

 Mechanism of the discharge of urine Properties and composition of the urine Influence of 

 ingesta upon the composition of the urine and upon the elimination of nitrogen Influence of mus- 

 cular exercise upon the elimination of nitrogen Water regarded as a product of excretion Varia- 

 tions in the composition of the urine '. 341 



CHAPTER XIII. 

 USES OF THE LIVER-DUCTLESS GLANDS. 



Physiological anatomy of the liver Distribution of the portal vein, the hepatic artery and the hepatic 

 duct Structure of a lobule of the liver Arrangement of the bile-ducts in the lobules Anatomy of 

 the excretory biliary passages Nerves and lymphatics of the liver Mechanism of the secretion and 

 discharge of bile Quantity of bile Uses of the bile Properties and composition of the bile Biliary 

 salts Cholesterine Tests for bile Excretory action of the liver Formation of glycogen in the 

 liver Change of glycogen into sugar Conditions which influence the quantity of sugar in the 

 blood Summary of the glycogenic action of the liver Probable office of the ductless glands 

 Physiological anatomy of the spleen Suprarenal capsules Addison's disease Thyroid gland 

 Myxosdema Thy mus Pituitary body and pineal gland 392 



CHAPTER XIV. 

 NUTRITION-ANIMAL HEAT AND FORCE. 



Nature of the forces involved in nutrition Life, as represented in development and nutrition Sub- 

 stances which pass through the organism Metabolism Substances consumed in the organism- 

 Conditions which influence nutrition Animal heat and force Estimated quantity of heat produced 

 by the body Limits of variation in the normal temperature in man Variations with external tem- 

 peratureVariations in different parts of the body Variations at different periods of life etc. 



