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Insulating body hair is a characteristic of?
Insulating body hair is a characteristics of the layer of the fat beneath the human skin.
What does hair do in the itegumentary system?
the hair works as a form of insulating coat for the body and a way to stop heat loss by radiation.
What does hair on the body do?
I can't give a full Biological reason but I was taught that it was to trap air and provide and insulating layer around the body
What does the hair on your body?
I can't give a full Biological reason but I was taught that it was to trap air and provide and insulating layer around the body
What is a good title for our science fair project if our question is Does the shade of your hair have an effect on its ability to insulate your body?
thermal insulating properties of hair pigmentation
What is the special name for the the insulating hair?
Pelt
Is Insulating body hair is a characterisitc of mammals?
All mammals have some hair, but cetaceans, sirenians, elephants, domestic pigs, naked mole rats, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, walruses, sea lions, some seals, and others lack dense, inslulating body hair. Humans' body hair is not very dense either. Thus, hair is a characteristic of mammals, but dense hair covering the entire body is not.
What substance plays a vital role in maintaining healthy skin and hair insulating body organs against shock maintaining body temperature and promoting healthy cell function?
Protein
What is a jaguars body covering?
All mammals have a fur or hair covering to their skin, jaguars included. Body hair is one of the characteristics that define a mammal.
Characteristics such as hair color and height are called?
Characteristics such as hair color and height are called phenotypes. Phenotypes are determined by the make up of alleles in the body, known as genotypes.
Why are the insulating properties of neoprane not needed in a drysuit?
Your body heat does not get transmitted away from your body as readily in a dry air environment. When water comes into contact with your skin, the thermal transfer characteristics of your body heat into the environment are greatly increased.
What are some characteristics of a healthy body image?
There are several different characteristics that depicts a healthy body. Smooth skin, shiny hair, average weight, and no acne on the face.
