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Object Lessons on the Human Body - A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City by Sarah F. Buckelew;Margaret W. Lewis
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4. Tell about the true skin.

5. What difference is there in the thickness of your outside skin?

6. What happens if the different skins be destroyed?

7. What passes through the pores of the skin?

8. What is necessary if you would have a healthy skin?

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DIRECTIONS FOR BATHING.

Bathe the whole body at least twice every week. Do not bathe when tired or
after a hearty meal. After bathing _rub well_ with a coarse towel.

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QUESTIONS ON THE SKIN.

Of what use is the skin?--"It covers the muscles of the body."

What can you tell about it?--"It is flexible, elastic, porous, and
absorbent."

Why do you say it is flexible?--"Because it is easily bent."

Why do you say it is porous?--"Because it is full of little holes, or
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