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two former, one point lies below the curve and the other considerably 

 above it. The point for the third girl (12 years and 2 months) lies 

 slightly below the smoothed curve. With one of these girls, measure- 

 ments were made prior to and subsequent to puberty. At the age of 



FIG. 46. Basal heat production of boys per square meter of body-surface per 24 hours 



referred to age (earlier investigators). 



FIG. 47. Basal heat production of girls per square meter of body-surface per 24 hours 



referred to age. 



Points inclosed in squares signify puberty established. For No. 239 compare point inclosed in 

 diamond (prepubescence) with point inclosed in square at 12 years 1 month (puberty). 



