What does the brain resemble?—"Marrow."
How is the brain protected?—"By three coats or membranes."
What may you name these membranes?—"The outer membrane, the middle membrane, and the inner membrane."
Describe the outer membrane. See Formula.
Describe the middle membrane. See Formula.
What are the nerves?—"White ashen-gray pulpy cords, which are found in the brain."
Where do they go from the brain?—"To every part of the body."
How many kinds of nerves have you?—"Two."
What names are given to the two kinds of nerves?—"Nerves of motion and nerves of feeling."
Which is the largest nerve in the body?—"The spinal cord."