title: The nervous system as physical machine; with special reference to the origin of adaptive behaviour.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: ASHBY
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D006801:Humans; D009420:Nervous System; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants
keywords: NERVOUS SYSTEM