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What Sensations of touch are picked up by nerves in the skin's?
That would be the epidermis im pretty sure but check me
What stratum is absent from most epidermis?
The epidermis is the top layer of the skin. It is absent of nerves and blood vessels, therefore the epidermis is dead. The dead skins cells are constantly being replaced by new cells made in the dermis.
What is the main function of Epidermis?
The main function of the epidermis is to protect. It protects the individual from bacteria, maintains temperature, and acts as wrap to contain all of an individual's parts.
What are the main function of the olfactory nerve is?
The olfactory nerves' main function is to transmit impulses fron our nose to the brain. It is these nerves that help us to identify smell.
What is the outer layer of the leaf called and what are its functions?
The outer layer of a leaf is called the epidermis (from a Greek word meaning "over-skin"). Its function is to protect the insides of the leaf, which carry out the chemical reaction known as photosynthesis.
How do epidermis function?
Epidermis is the skin....protection is its primary function
What contains nerves that respond to touch?
Epidermis
What is the function of the epidermis in a monocot stem?
The function of the epidermis in the stem is to protect the underlying tissues.
Do nerves and blood vessels run through the epidermis?
yes :)
Where is the dermis in relation to the epidermis?
The epidermis is the part of the skin that faces the outside or enviroment. The dermis is the layer just under the epidermis that contains hair follicles,nerves,blood and lymph vessels - the layer you get the sense of touch from. It is made of connective tissue. The function of the dermis is to be the major support structure for the epidermis. It contains the strength in its fibers and is considered to be the true skin. It also supplies the epidermis with blood and nutrients.
What structures are in the dermis that are not in the epidermis?
The dermis contains many nerves and blood vessels, while the epidermis does not. The dermis is so close to the epidermis that even shallow cuts may hurt.
Is the epidermis nourished by blood vessels located in the dermis?
The epidermis does not but the lower layers of the dermis do.
What is a major function of the epidermis?
protection
What is the function of the root cap epidermis and root hair?
Root cap epidermis's function is protection while that of root hair is absorption .
Where is the location of epidermis in a plant?
Epidermis in roots: The epidermis in the roots of a plant is the outside layer of a root. It's function is to protect the root.Epidermis in leaves: There is an upper and lower epidermis in the leaves.
What is definition of epidermis and funcation?
The epidermis is the outer layer of skin. It's function is to protect the inside of the body from germs.
What sensations of touch are picked up by the nerves in the skin?
That would be the epidermis im pretty sure but check me
