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because we have a waxy substance in our skin called sebum which makes our skin waterproof
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoDue to the deposition of a wax called cholesterol ester on the top layer of skin
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Why humans have skin?
The skin of the human being is like a waterproof envelope that keeps the body's insides & water in, and the dryness of the air & infections out.
Do pigeons have waterproof skin?
Yes, pigeons skin is waterproof.
Why Don't Humans Burst in a Hypotonic Solution?
The reason humans do not burst when submerged in water is due to our skin. Human skin is covered in natural oils that make our skin essentially waterproof. These oils slow down the absorption of water.
Do penguins have waterproof skin?
Their feathers have an oily coating which makes them waterproof, its the feathers not the skin, but yes.
What skin do rhinoceros have?
A tough waterproof skin.
Is human skin waterproof?
Yes. The sebum (a waxy substance) produced by your dermis lubricates your skin and makes it waterproof.
Why does water not soak your skin?
Because your skin is waterproof.
Is the rhino skin waterproof?
yes it has tough skin
What is the waterproof protein in the skin?
If by waterproof you mean water-repellent, then yes.
How are a salamander skin and a human skin alike?
Both are waterproof
How are a salamander's skin and a human's skin alike?
Both are waterproof
What make a leaf waterproof?
The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof. The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof.
