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DR. DAVY ON ANIMAL HEAT. 
and is sent in larger quantity into the extremities, and where, in consequence, the ex- 
cess of heat is conveyed and expended, and its accumulation in the central and deep- 
seated organs prevented, affording another striking example of harmonious adapta- 
tion. 
The same thermometer was employed in making all the observations described in 
this paper ; and in every instance, in stating the results, allowance has been made for 
error in its graduation, carefully determined by comparison with a standard instru- 
ment, one belonging to Professor Forbes of Edinburgh, and for the use of which I 
have been indebted to his kindness. 
The Oaks, Amble side, 
Nov. 1st, 1843 . 
