Presented are eight abstracts of a symposium held in conjunction with the American Physiological Society (APS) and the American Society of Zoologists (ASZ). Fish gill structure and function, renal function, acid-base balance and ionic sensitivity are topics discussed. (EB)

This textbook issue has been prepared to accompany later editions, and includes complete reference to all the problems and practical questions contained in Steele's "Popular Physics," "Popular Chemistry," "Hygienic Physiology," and "New Descriptive Astronomy."

The focus of this textbook is anatomy, physiology, and hygiene for schools, colleges, and general readers. It is believed to be a fair exponent of physiological and hygienic knowledge at the time of publication. Throughout its pages the lessons of moderation are taught in connection with the use of each part of the body. The subjects of food, and…

The author describes ways of implementing a differentiated approach to physical education from ascertaining the preparedness of students to conducting lessons and assessing progress. (JH)

Tactile communication in sport provides a basis for the attraction that is necessary for black and white children to form positive interpersonal relationships. (JA)

To find if children do become desensitized to violence, a test for a measurable physiological difference in emotional response to filmed violence was administered to children who are high exposure and low exposure television viewers. (Author/KM)

Discusses rates, directions of changing physiology in aging, and what is normal aging. (JA)

Teaching about the human figure and its proportions are part of this doll project for 5th grade students. (CB)

Reviews the features of two classes of learning theories. Reports evidence supporting a statistical configuration" theory, suggesting that temporal patterns of neurophysiological waves in the average activity of extensive anatomical brain regions may constitute the basis of subjective experience. (AL)

Describes Boerhaave's contributions to botany, physiology, medical education, and chemistry from the late 17th to the early 18th centuries; his influence on other academics in Europe and North America is also discussed. (AL)