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... Pp . 241-264 . 1. General structure of the eye . 2. The surface of the retina ; the macula lutea . 3. Microscopic structure of the retina._ 4. The sensation of light . § 5. The " blind spot . ” 6. Duration CONTENTS . XV.
... Pp . 241-264 . 1. General structure of the eye . 2. The surface of the retina ; the macula lutea . 3. Microscopic structure of the retina._ 4. The sensation of light . § 5. The " blind spot . ” 6. Duration CONTENTS . XV.
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... light from pressure on the eye . Phosphenes . 10. Functions of the rods and cones . The figures of Purkinje . 11-13 . The properties of lenses . 14. The intermediate apparatus . The eyeball . The sclerotic and cornea . 15. The aqueous ...
... light from pressure on the eye . Phosphenes . 10. Functions of the rods and cones . The figures of Purkinje . 11-13 . The properties of lenses . 14. The intermediate apparatus . The eyeball . The sclerotic and cornea . 15. The aqueous ...
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... light ; or to ascertain that the air which is breathed out of the body is hotter and damper than the air which is taken in by breathing . And lastly , when we try to ascertain what happens in the eye when that organ is adjusted to ...
... light ; or to ascertain that the air which is breathed out of the body is hotter and damper than the air which is taken in by breathing . And lastly , when we try to ascertain what happens in the eye when that organ is adjusted to ...
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... dark contours , while those which carry venous blood have light contours . RA . SVC IV.C Tr RV 2 Áo 1 PA 11. ] 31 THE VASCULAR SYSTEM . Temperature of the body regulated by means of the nervous system Dentine, enamel, and cement.
... dark contours , while those which carry venous blood have light contours . RA . SVC IV.C Tr RV 2 Áo 1 PA 11. ] 31 THE VASCULAR SYSTEM . Temperature of the body regulated by means of the nervous system Dentine, enamel, and cement.
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... light , looks clear in the middle and darker at the edges , or dark in the middle and clear at the edges , according as it is or is not in focus . When , on the other hand , the disks roll over and present their edges to the eye , they ...
... light , looks clear in the middle and darker at the edges , or dark in the middle and clear at the edges , according as it is or is not in focus . When , on the other hand , the disks roll over and present their edges to the eye , they ...
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