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Just like hair, your nails are protein deposits that grow as needed. They have no blood cells or veins to feed them, so they are not living.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe root of the fingernail is called the "Matrix" and is alive. The part of the nail you can see is not organically active and therefore may be considered "dead" tissue.
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∙ 14y agoAlive. They are living cells but die quickly.
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∙ 12y agoYes it is
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Are fingernails carbon sinks?
Fingernails are made of skin.
Are your fingernails made out of dead skin?
they are modifications of the epidermis layer, which is avascular, pretty much meaning yes it is dead
Are fingernails an organic or inorganic compound?
Fingernails and hair are dead skin cells that have undergone Keratinization. Keratin that has solidified essentially. Keratin is made up of a family of proteins.
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
Why are fingernails clear?
so that we don't eat the germs which we touch along with our food and get sick. and fingernails are made up of dead skin
Are fingernails carbon sinks?
Fingernails are made of skin.
What is the stuff that is in fingernails?
It's you dead, hsrden skin!
Are your fingernails made out of dead skin?
they are modifications of the epidermis layer, which is avascular, pretty much meaning yes it is dead
Are fingernails dead?
Yes. As is hair and the outer layer of the skin.
Are nails alive?
... No. It's dead skin cells.
What does a fingernail do?
It protects the skin underneath it. Don't chew your fingernails because they are dead skin. Your skin produces this.
Are fingernails an organic or inorganic compound?
Fingernails and hair are dead skin cells that have undergone Keratinization. Keratin that has solidified essentially. Keratin is made up of a family of proteins.
Are fingernails lipids?
No. they are dead skin cells, or epithelial tissues. Lipids are fats
What type of skin do bony fish have?
Scaly skin, their scales are made out of what are fingernails are made out of. i hope this helps :)
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
