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

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 pores."

Why do you say it is elastic?—"Because it will spring back after it is stretched, squeezed, twisted, or bent."

Why do you say it is absorbent?—"Because it will soak up liquids."

How many skins have you?—"Two; an outside skin, and an inner skin."

Which is the true skin?—"The inner skin."

Of what is the inner skin composed?—"Of blood-vessels and nerves."