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The epidermis forms from key specialised stem cells found deeper under the outer layer. These stem cells are found in or on top of the dermis and grow into the epidermis. These cells in grow in layers and as the layers age, the cells undergo a process called 'keratinisation' almost completely changing into the protein keratin. The last part of the cell that is converted is the nucleus.

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What is the Upper layer of skin where new cells grow?

The upper layer of skin where new cells grow is called the epidermis. The epidermis is continuously replenished by cell division in the basal layer, and as new cells are produced, older cells are pushed towards the surface where they eventually flake off.


What is the outermost skin layer called?

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Which is more advantageous to plants-more stomata on the upper epidermis or lower epidermis?

upper epidermis for sure>>>


Which epidermis is closely adhered to the underlying tissue?

upper epidermis


How does the epidermis of the root differ from the epidermis of the stem in structure and function?

"As you recall, epidermis (1) is the outermost cell layer of leaves, roots and stems. Unlike the root epidermis, stem and leaf epidermis contain stomata (more on stomata when we discuss photosynthesis). In many plants, leaf and stem epidermis is covered by a wax-like layer of cutin, which protects the plants from excessive water loss, and from pathogen attack."

Related Questions

How does the epidermis grow?

See Where_does_the_epidermis_grow_from


A nail will grow from the?

A nail will grow from the nail matrix, located beneath the epidermis.


Will your epidermis grow back after a razor burn?

YES


What is the Upper layer of skin where new cells grow?

The upper layer of skin where new cells grow is called the epidermis. The epidermis is continuously replenished by cell division in the basal layer, and as new cells are produced, older cells are pushed towards the surface where they eventually flake off.


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


What does the dermis grow?

This is the layer beneath the skin (epidermis). Look up dermis on WikiPedia. The dermis is all over your body.


Which layer of skin does hair grow on?

Fully developed hair follicles lie in the dermis but develop as indurations from the epidermis.


Why is the upper epidermis thicker than the lower epidermis?

the epidermis is thicker.


What is the outermost skin layer called?

The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing."


What is the layer of skin that you can see?

Epidermis .. the layer of the epidermis you can see is called the stratum corneum.


Why hair does not grow on palm?

There are no hair follices on palm due to thicken epidermis layer. So, there is no chance of growing hair in that area.


The outside layer of skin on the human body is called the?

The epidermis.