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Page 12
Synonymous with the word idea, we shall sometimes use the words/en/ital
motion in contradistinétion to muscular motion. 8. The word perception includes
both the action of the organ of sense in consequence of the impact of external
objects, ...
Synonymous with the word idea, we shall sometimes use the words/en/ital
motion in contradistinétion to muscular motion. 8. The word perception includes
both the action of the organ of sense in consequence of the impact of external
objects, ...
Page 14
By the word simulus is not only meant the application of external bodies to our
organs of fense and muscular fibres, which excites into action the sensorial
power termedirritation; but also pleasure or pain, when they excite into action the
...
By the word simulus is not only meant the application of external bodies to our
organs of fense and muscular fibres, which excites into action the sensorial
power termedirritation; but also pleasure or pain, when they excite into action the
...
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... the mechanical impulse of the stimulus; nor that it is affected by the general
gravitation of the two bodies; nor by their chemical properties; but solely that
certain animal fibres are excited into action by something external to the moving
organ.
... the mechanical impulse of the stimulus; nor that it is affected by the general
gravitation of the two bodies; nor by their chemical properties; but solely that
certain animal fibres are excited into action by something external to the moving
organ.
Page 15
The vibrations of the air stimulate the auditory nerve into animal action; while it is
probable that the tympanum of the ear at the same time undergoes a mechanical
vibration. - To render this circumstance more easy to be comprehended, motion ...
The vibrations of the air stimulate the auditory nerve into animal action; while it is
probable that the tympanum of the ear at the same time undergoes a mechanical
vibration. - To render this circumstance more easy to be comprehended, motion ...
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In the following articles it will appear that they are originally excited into action by
the irritation of external objects like our muscles; are associated - together
together like our muscular motions; act in similar time with. 28 - MOTIONS OF
Sect.
In the following articles it will appear that they are originally excited into action by
the irritation of external objects like our muscles; are associated - together
together like our muscular motions; act in similar time with. 28 - MOTIONS OF
Sect.
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| Title | Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life ... Volume 1 of Zoonomia; Or, The Laws of Organic Life, Erasmus Darwin |
| Author | Erasmus Darwin |
| Edition | 3 |
| Publisher | J. Johnson, 1801 |
| Length | 516 pages |
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