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The primary component of human fingernails is the protein keratin. Secondarily, the cutaneous tips contain carbon, nitrogen and sulfur.
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What does the nail plate contain?
The nail plate is composed of keratin.
Where are nail cells formed?
They are composed of a protein called keratin.
What is an integument composed of?
the integumentary system is composed of skin, hair, and nails
Describe nail formation?
Living skin cells in the finger are what produced fingernails. A fingernail is made of several parts. The nail plate, the nail bed, the cuticle, the nail folds, the lunula, and the matrix are all parts of the fingernail. Nails grow from the matrix and are composed of keratin. When new cells grow, the older cells are pushed out.
Is nail polish polar or non- polar?
Skin is a heterogeneous mixture, composed of many different cells, which are composed of many different compounds. Polarity is decided by the configuration of the molecule. Because it is made of many different molecules, it is neither.
What substances are present in the nail structure?
Finger and toe nails are composed mostly of a fibrous protein called keratin.
How do you get nail polish to adhere to nail bed with no nail?
you can't if you don't have a nail
What is a natural nail?
A natural nail is the nail you were born with.
What makes a nail hard?
Like the hair the nail is made of keratin which is (hardened) protein. The nail protein is much harder than the hair. You can also use a nail strengthener on your nails to hardened and strengthen them.
What is the possessive of nail?
The possessive form for the noun nail is nail's.
What are the nail disease?
there are different nail disease such as nail fungi
Name the basic parts of the nail unit?
The basic parts of the nail unit include the nail root,nail bed,nail plate,cuticle,perionychium and the hyponychium.The nail plate,the nail bed,the cuticle,the matrix,the nail folds and the lunula are the basic parts of the nail unit.
