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Yes, but it might rot though.
No it is not. I mean, have you ever been in the pool and after a while your skin kind of shrivels up and Prunes? Well that's because you got a little water in your skin. It's not bad for you, as far as i know. Well for one thing it's never done anything bad to me. But that's as far as I know; so if anyone else knows something more than please improve my answer.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSebaceous glands that produce sebum keep the skin flexible and waterproof.
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What gland produce oil which makes the skin waterproof and tough?
Sebum, which is secreted by the sebaceous glands connected to the hair follicles. Sebum keeps the hair and skin supple and waterproof, and is also a natural antiseptic that can reduce the growth of microorganisms.
Why humans have skin?
The skin of the human being is like a waterproof envelope that keeps the body's insides & water in, and the dryness of the air & infections out.
What is the function of oil glands?
Keeps the skin moist and prevents it from drying or cracking.
What makes the skin moist and soft?
The sweat gland releases an oil called sebum, which keeps the skin soft and moist.So the answer is Sebum.
What Oily substance secreted by sebaceous gland?
Sebaceous Gland secretes Sebum, an oily substance that coats the follicle and works its way to the skin's surface to waterproof and lubricate the skin and hair.
Is a sebaceous gland a structure of the skin?
Yes, sebaceous glands are skin structures. They make sebum, which protects your skin by providing oil to keep skin and hair flexible and by providing a protective barrier.
Do pigeons have waterproof skin?
Yes, pigeons skin is waterproof.
Do penguins have waterproof skin?
Their feathers have an oily coating which makes them waterproof, its the feathers not the skin, but yes.
What skin do rhinoceros have?
A tough waterproof skin.
What is the meaning of pore?
Pore means small opening, and we have multiple pores in the skin which discharges the sweat produced by the sweat gland which keeps the skin moisturised and cool
Is human skin waterproof?
Yes. The sebum (a waxy substance) produced by your dermis lubricates your skin and makes it waterproof.
Why does water not soak your skin?
Because your skin is waterproof.
