West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-30
Physiology. Anatomy and Hygiene.

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We desire TO call especial atten
70 our facilities for instruction in
this branch. Too many OF our
schools neglect this important study.
1t isthefrst step in the carrying out
the of Greek motto Know Thy
self Our higher institutions of
learning generally lay special en-
phasis on the study of Mental
Science, giving SPECIAL attention
(although they generally place this
study in the senior year Of their
curricula, when the practical part of
the science should be known 20 the
study of the first year, 10 each in.
dividual faculty, explaining its
officers, use and how TO cultivate X.
We think that equal attention is
due the science of the human BODY:
that each organ should be carefully
studied in its bearings upon the
general welfare of the system and
that those general and even in some
cases, (where persons know them
selves to have inherited some dis.
ease or to be addicted to pernicious
habits particular rules for preserva.
ton of health should be inculcated.
There are two general divisions of
this subject. First, the practical
and elementary part of the study
for the benefit of the student in the
Preparatory, Academic and Elcmen.
tary Normal Courses. Second,
full and scientific exposition of the
subject for the advanced students of
the Collegiate Department. In adj
dition we have secured the services
OF DIR. John l.. Nixon, who will de-
liver a.series of lectures embracing
Physiology, Anatomy and Hygiene,
giving a general review of the func-
tons of the human BODY, and of the
mutual dependence of its vital ac-
tons.
The digestive process.
Food, its nature and purposes and
the substances which are required
by animals for the development and
maintenance of their bodies.
Absorption and sanguification.
Absorption from the digestive
organs.
b The blood, its physical character
its chemical composition and its
vital properties.
The subjects which concern the
surroundings Of man, such as mete-
geological conditions the location
and arrangements of dwellings the
air he breaths.
Those which concern the personal
care of health, such as the food he
eats and the water and other bever.
ages he drinks. Special habits
such as the use of tobacco, narcotics,
&c.
Exercise and cleanliness.
The circulation of the blood in
general; action of the heart, pecu-
liarties of the circulation in different
parts.
Respiration, nature of the func-
ton and provisions for its perform
ance.
Effects of respiration on the air.
Effects of suspension or deficiency
of respiration.
Nutrition, formative power of
individual parts.
Varying activity of the nutrition
process. Reparative operation,
etc.
Anatomy will receive due atten-
ton.
Examinations on the previous
lectures will be made before com.
mencing the lecture of the day.
Practical Hygiene will receive
special attention embracing these
lectures and also the Rotations will
be thoroughly illustrated by means
OF a complete set of Physiological
and Anatomical Charts, accurate
blackboard drawings, the skeleton,
and the use of the microscope. The
means of preserving each organ, as
also the whole body in state of
health will be impressed upon the
mind of the student The use of the
microscope has heretofore proven
exceedingly interesting to all grades
of students. The lectures, although
intended primarily for the benefit of
the students pursuing at the time
the subjects of Physiology and
Hygiene and Anatomy are open
free of charge to all Students who
may oesire to attend them Single
lectures by eminent physicians aud
health officers will further supp
nent this course. During the .ss<
Spring Term DR.. p. b. Ogden, C.
Fairmont, delivered a lecture, sub.
ject physiological and Hygiene
Effects of Alcohol" Report Of
which see in another section.