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Hair and nails are dead cells
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Why are skin hair and bones considered tissues?
Hair and nails are dead cells
Which organ contains root hair tissues?
Root organ contains root hair tissues
Is hair considered dead skin?
No, hair is not considered dead skin. Hair is made up of a protein called keratin, while skin is made up of different layers of cells. Hair grows from hair follicles in the skin, but it is not the same as the skin itself.
Is keratin considered tissue?
No, it is a protein found in tissue to reduce friction
Are All body tissues are considered to be soft tissue?
No, not all body tissues are considered soft tissues. Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, fat, and blood vessels. Other tissues like bones and cartilage are considered to be hard tissues.
What organs and tissues make up the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands
What are tissues are found in the skin?
skin tissues, mussle tissues, organ tissues and bone tissues.
What part of the hair is dead?
The hair shaft, which is above the skin's surface, is considered dead tissue. The living portion of the hair is the hair follicle, located below the skin's surface.
Is a hair a living thing?
No, a single hair strand is not a living thing. Hair is made up of keratinized cells that are produced by hair follicles in the skin, but once it emerges from the skin it is considered dead tissue.
Why is skin considered to be an organ but blood is considered to be a tissue?
Skin is considered an organ because it is composed of multiple types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions, such as protection and sensation. Blood, on the other hand, is considered a tissue because it is a collection of cells suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma) that serves specific functions, like transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Structural parts of the body such as skin and hair are made of?
Structural parts of the body such as skin and hair are made of a protein called keratin. Keratin is a tough and fibrous protein that provides strength and resilience to these tissues, helping to protect the body from external factors.
Is keratin always found in skin cells?
Keratin is found in hair and nails. And rhinocerous horns.
