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No. It gives color to the skin and protection to the effects of UV-radiation put off by the sun. The skin itself prevents water loss, especially the epidermis (upper layer).
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Does blubber help to prevent water loss from the body?
Blubber, or subcutaneous fat, helps prevent heat loss from the body. Keratin in the epidermis helps prevent water loss from the body.
How do leaves and stems that have waxy coverings to prevent water loss help the plants stay alive?
The waxy covering helps to prevent excessive water loss, and prevents the plant drying out.
How do trees prevent water loss?
They stop dirt erosion. This helps becuase dirt makes clean water dirty.
Why are the upper and lower epidermis layers made of tightly packed cells?
It helps prevent water loss
What is a major function of the epidermis absorb nutrients bond to oxygen prevent water loss repair damaged cells?
A major function of the epidermis is to prevent water loss. The outermost layer of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum, acts as a barrier to prevent excessive water loss from the body. This barrier function helps to maintain hydration and protect the deeper layers of the skin.
What helps to prevent the loss of genes?
Telomeres
How do cells walls and a cuticle help plants live in deserts?
it helps prevent water loss.
Which adaptation helps to prevent water loss in conifers?
cuticle coating on leaves and thick epidermal cell walls
Why does the cuticle prevent water loss?
Cuticle being impervious to water prevents water loss
Why are some leaves waxy and needle like in shape?
It helps prevent water loss to coniferous trees in the winter in coniferous forests
Does fat associated with skin prevent water loss?
No, fat associated with skin prevents heat loss. Keratin and sebum associated with skin prevent water loss.
What plant leaf is adapted to prevent water loss?
Most of their stomata are on the underside of the leaf.
