When Juan witnessed the birth of his newborn, he noticed that the tiny human was covered with a slimy, white substance and small hairs all over the baby's body. This slimy, white substance is called _______, and the small hairs are called _______.

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The slimy, white substance is called vernix, which is a protective coating on the baby's skin. The small hairs covering the baby's body are called lanugo, which helps to hold the vernix in place.

When Juan Witnessed the Birth of His Newborn, He Noticed