6/16 In white persons there is very little pigment, and in some persons, called albinos, there is none at all. The Inner or True Skin.~--The inner skin, like the inner bark of a tree, is much thicker than the outer skin. It is much more important, and for this reason is sometimes called the _true skin_. It contains nerves and blood-vessels. The Sweat Glands.~--If you look at the palm of the hand you will see many coarse lines, and by looking much closer you will see that the palm is completely covered with very fine ridges and furrows. |