The Third book of Anatomy, Physiology And Hygiene of the Human Body
The Third book of Anatomy, Physiology And Hygiene of the Human Body
Culler, J. A. (Joseph Albertus), 1858-1937
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Every fermentation changes the nature of the substance fermented. Fermented fruU juices are unhealthfiU, because they con- tain alcoholy which is a poison to the human system. A poison is any substance whose nature it is when absorbed into the blood to injure health or destroy life. It is not necessary that a substance cause sickness or 120 THIED BOOK OP PHYSIOLOGY death at once, in order to be a poison ; its injurioiu eflfects may follow so slowly and subtly that they do not show plainly at fi...rst Poisons are classified by authorities on this subject according to their characteristic effects upon the body, or its various parts. A narcotic poison is one that dulls or deadens the brain. Alcohol is classed by writers on poisons among the narcotics, because its most important effect is to dull the nervous system. It is similar in this respect to opium, ether, and chloroform, all of which belong to the same class, Le.j narcotic poisons. The most common drinks made in this country by fer- menting fruit juices are cider, made from the juice of apples, and wine, made usually from the juice of grapes, occasionally from currants, elderberries, and some other fruits.
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