SULPHUKOUS ACID AND SULPHITES. 



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though in a less degree, during the after period. In the case of No. 3 

 there is a marked increase in weight, both in the preservative period 

 and in the after period. In the case of No. 4 there is a decrease in 

 weight in the preservative period, and this decrease is still more 

 marked in the after period. In the case of No. 5 there is a very slight 



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SUMMARY N. 5 8-9-IO-ll-IZ RECEIVED HoSO 3 



SUMMARY ENTIRE SERIES-N9 7 OMITTED 



FORE PERIOD 



PRESERVATIVE. PERIOD 



AFTER PERIOD 



WE-/GHT 



FIG. 2. Daily and average body weights for Series VII, Nos. 7 to 12 and summary, together with 

 the general summary for the entire series. 



loss of weight during the preservative period and a marked loss during 

 the after period. The average weights, as charted for Nos. 1 to 6, 

 inclusive, who received sulphurous acid in the form of sodium sul- 

 phite, show a slight loss of weight during the preservative period, and 

 this continues in a more marked degree during the after period, 

 11240 Bull. 84, pt 307 3 



