water enters the cells in the skin
You are most likely dehydrated. An adult should drink at least 2 litres of fluid a day. If you feel thirsty, as a general rule you are about 10% dehydrated.
Water enters the cells in the skin.
water enters the cells in the skin
The cell will be swollen. Number of Na and K ions will be different
Fingers looking wrinkled
Fingers looking wrinkled [APEX]
You have natural oils on your skin that at first repels the water. But if you are in the water long enough, the oils disappear and leave your fingers and toes wrinkled. They have absorbed water but it will go away soon after you dry.
Pruney or wrinkled skin due to prolonged exposure to water is often referred to as "pruney fingers" or "waterlogged skin." This temporary condition is caused by the outer layer of skin absorbing water and swelling, which then causes the skin to wrinkle or pucker.
I think raisins look different after soaking in water because it soaks up all the moisture. Think about when you go to the pool and swim for a long time. Doesnt your skin get wrinkled? Its the same thing with the raisins.
because of the water soaking into your skin
The same reason why your fingers get wrinkled if you spend too much time with them exposed to water.
does soaking vegetables in water before cooking cause leaching of water soluble vitamins and minerals
It used to be thought that this was a result of water entering skin cells because the water outside the skin is hypotonic compared to skin cells. However, this is NOT the case. The change in the skin (wrinkling) is now thought to be an involuntary reaction by the body's autonomic nervous system — the same system that controls breathing, & heart rate. The wrinkling is believed to be caused by blood vessels constricting below the skin.