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Title: Applied Physiology
Including the Effects of Alcohol and Narcotics

Author: Frank Overton

Release Date: May 4, 2010 [eBook #32251]

Language: English

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APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Including the Effects of Alcohol and Narcotics

by

FRANK OVERTON, A.M., M.D.

Late House Surgeon to the City Hospital, New York

Primary Grade

New York Cincinnati Chicago
American Book Company

Copyright, 1898, 1910, by
Frank Overton

OV. PHYSIOL. (PRIM.)
E-P 42

PREFACE

This primary text-book of applied physiology follows a natural order
of treatment. In each subject elementary anatomical facts are
presented in a manner which impresses function rather than form, and
from the form described derives the function. The facts and principles
are then applied to everyday life. Anatomy and pure physiology make
clear and fix hygienic points, while applied physiology lends interest
to the otherwise dry facts of physiology and anatomy. From the great
range of the science there are included only those subjects which are
directly concerned in the growth and development of children.

The value of a primary book depends largely upon the language used. In
bringing the truths within the comprehension of children, the author
has made sparing use of the complex sentence. He has made the
sentences short and simple in form, and logical in arrangement.

A child grasps new ideas mainly as they appeal directly to the senses.
For this reason,