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Which layer of skin contains no blood vessels?
The epidermis, or the outermost layer, contains no blood vessels.
Epidermis on outside of root just beneath?
Epidermis is on the outside of root just beneath the palisade layer of the leaves. The epidermis is common in roots and will be used to absorb nutrients.
Why is the upper epidermis clear?
Upper epidermis is clear so that light can pass through and reach the palisade which are located below
The layer of the epidermis in which cells first die because of their inability to get nutrients and oxygen is the?
stratum corneum
Why do cells in the epidermis flatten out and die as they reach the surface of the skin?
Lack of oxygen
Are the outermost cells of the epidermis living or dead?
Cells in the lower layers of the epidermis divide continually, producing new cells that constantly push through the layers of the epidermis. By the time those cells reach the outer layer of the epidermis, they are dead and ready to slough off.
What layer of skin are capillaries in?
The capillaries are contained within the dermis and and nutrients that the epidermis requires diffuses up to it.
What layers of tissue does a hypodermic needle penetrate to reach the hypodermis?
it will penetrate the epidermis (5 layers) and the dermis (2 layers) and then reach the hypodermis.
Which skin layers receive nutrients?
dermis contains the bloods capillaries and connective tissue and nourishes the bottom layers of the epidermis.
What part of a root transports water and nutrients?
A. epidermis B. root cap C. vascular systems D. cortex
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.
How many layer thick is the epidermis?
Answer: the epidermis of a leaf includes: upper epidermis and lower epidermis but if you are referring to the epidermis of an onion: it is only one layer
