| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | UNIVERSITY 1437/2/2/84 |
| Title | Slide showing a table (handwritten) describing 'Some Simple Reflexes in Man'. |
| Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
| Extent | 1 Slide |
| Description | Slide shows a table (handwritten) describing 'Some Simple Reflexes in Man'.
There are three headings which are 'Response'; 'Receptor'; and 'Effector'.
There are four responses: '(I) contraction of pupil in strong light; (II) secretion of saliva on smelling food; (III) sneezing after taking snuff; (IV) knee jerk.'
The receptors are, respectively: 'Retina, Olfactory. Membrane, Olfactory Membrane, End organs in Tendon.'
The effectors are respectively: 'Plain muscle of Iris.'; 'Salivary glands'; 'Muscles of chest and diaphram'; 'Extensor muscles of thigh'. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |