they produce a fibrous protein that gives the skin its protective properties
Melanocytes, which produce melanin for skin pigmentation, are found in human epidermal cells but not in leaf epidermal cells. Additionally, human epidermal cells contain structures like Langerhans cells for immune response, which are not present in leaf epidermal cells.
No, epidermal cells from petunia do not stain with phloroglucinol. Phloroglucinol is typically used to stain lignin in plant tissues, not epidermal cells. The stain mainly reacts with lignin, which is absent in the epidermal cells.
Guard cells contain chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis, while other epidermal cells do not typically contain chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are important for the production of sugars and energy through the process of photosynthesis in guard cells.
Langerhans cells
Keratinocytes are the most important epidermal cells because they produce keratin, a protein that provides strength and waterproofing to the skin. These cells also play a crucial role in creating the skin barrier that protects the body from external threats such as pathogens and UV radiation. Additionally, keratinocytes are constantly renewing and multiplying to replace old skin cells that are shed from the surface.
Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the
Merkel cells compose about 8% of the epidermal cells. These specialized cells are found in the deepest part of the epidermis and are involved in the sensation of touch.
The epidermal tissue on both the top and underside of the leaf is clear and very thin. Specialized guard cells form a tiny openi, or pore, called a "stomate", that allows carbondioxide,water vapour, and oxygen to move into or out of the easily: therefore, epidermal tissues are very important to plant survival, because it helps in the activity of photosynthesis.
HIV mainly attacks cells in the immune system. I'm not aware of a major impact on skin (epidermal) cells.
Ependymal cells
The epidermal cells of an onion are located on the outermost layer of the onion bulb, forming a protective barrier.
Epidermal cells.