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A glycolipid from lamellated granules in the stratum granulosum that is secreted into extracellular spaces.
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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.
When water loss via vaporization from the what or what from the skin is excessive urine output?
sweat or fever
What structures found in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?
oil gland
What skin structure act to prevent water loss as wellas inhibiting bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?
Sweat Glands
Do penguins have a salt gland or a sweat gland?
They have salt glands which prevent an excessive amount of salt in the water from irritating the skin. The salt glands are found on the penguin's facial region.
What do cells in your skin do to stop your bodies from drying?
They prevent excessive loss of water through evaporation.
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.
Why do cacti plants have leathery skin?
Cacti plants have leathery skin to prevent excessive water loss. Cacti live in environments that get very little rain yearly.
The skin keeps bacteria out and reduces what?
The skin acts as a water tight layer and prevents excessive 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 skin structure acts to prevent water loss?
the hair
When water loss via vaporization from the what or what from the skin is excessive urine output?
sweat or fever
What glands prevent water loss?
The sebaceous glands, also known as oil glands, prevent water loss. These glands are found in the dermis, and secrete sebum to protect the outer layer of the skin.
What structures found in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?
oil gland
What skin structure act to prevent water loss as wellas inhibiting bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?
Sweat Glands
Does melanin helps prevent water loss?
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).
How do you prevent sagging skin after weight loss?
Plastic surgery.
