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When the nutrients arrive at the cell then the cell's metabolic processes will generate the energy it needs..skin cells are not high energy cells unlike brain.
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Which two examples of dead cells?
Fibres(substances used to digest food) and cells of dead organisms are examples.
Would skin cells capable of producing other skin cells?
No. the skin cells wouldn't be capable of producing other skin cells. No nuclei are found in the cells of the outermost layer of your skin. A company claims that its moisturizer can restore and rejuvenate these cells.
Analogy for chlorophyll?
The skin cells control our bodies skin tone, the Chloroplast controls the leafs color.
What does a skin cell diagram reveal about the structure and function of skin cells?
A skin cell diagram shows the different parts of a skin cell and how they work together. It reveals that skin cells have a protective outer layer called the cell membrane, a nucleus that controls cell functions, and organelles like mitochondria for energy production. This structure helps skin cells carry out their functions, such as protecting the body from external threats and repairing damage.
What cell have more mitochondria a skin cell or cardiac cell?
Mitochondria are the cell structures (organelles) which are responsible for releasing energy from glucose (sugar) in a cell. The number of mitochondria in a cell will depend on how much energy that cell needs. Skin cells basically form a protective layer on the body. They are produced by a layer of cells beneath the skin which divide to produce new cells. The cells above get pushed gradually to the surface. As this happens they become waterproofed by filling with a substance called keratin, and gradually die. So the surface layers of your skin (the bits you can see and touch) are in fact dead cells! As they are dead, they do not need any energy. Cardiac cells are muscle cells found in the heart. Their function is to repeatedly contract, providing the heart with the ability to pump blood around the body. So they will need a continuous supply of energy. If you have read this far, you should now be able to work out which kind of cell has the most mitochondria.
Would be more numerous in muscle cell than in skin cells?
Mitochondria are more numerous in muscle cells than in skin cells. Mitochondria give the muscle cells energy. Skin cells do not need as much energy to survive.
What would be more numerous in muscle cells than in skin cells?
Mitochondria would be more numerous in muscle cells than in skin cells, as muscles require more energy to function. Additionally, myofibrils (contractile units) and sarcoplasmic reticulum (stores calcium ions) would also be more abundant in muscle cells compared to skin cells.
Why can't skin cells photosynthesize like some plant cells?
Skin cells cannot photosynthesize because they lack chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for this process in plant cells. Photosynthesis requires specific pigments, like chlorophyll, which are absent in human skin cells. Additionally, skin cells have evolved primarily for protection and sensation rather than energy production, relying instead on metabolic processes to obtain energy.
Are cheek cells stem cells?
No cheek cells are Heterotrophs. Heterotrophs cannot make their own food. An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Because autotrophs produce their own food, they are sometimes called producers. Plants are the most familiar type of autotroph, but there are many different kinds of autotrophic organisms. A human cheek cell is a good example of a typical animal cell.
Would skin cells normally contain more or fewer mitochondria than muscle cells?
Muscle cells are very active relatively to the skin cell. So it has more mitochondria
What are some of the things the buffalo provided for the Cheyenne?
food, fur/skin/clothing, and weapons (the bones
Why would a muscle cell have more mitochondria than a skin cell?
Muscle cells require more energy to fuel the contraction process, making them more metabolically active. Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration. Therefore, muscle cells have more mitochondria to meet the high energy demands required for muscle function. Skin cells, on the other hand, are mainly involved in providing protection and barrier functions, requiring less energy and hence fewer mitochondria.
Energy reserves are stored in the skin as?
Energy reserves are stored in the skin as subcutaneous fat deposits. These fat deposits act as an energy reserve that can be utilized by the body when needed, such as during periods of fasting or energy expenditure.
How many mitochondria does a skin cell have?
Cells that require the most energy contain the most energy generating mitochondria. The cells of the brain, the skeletal muscle and heart muscle, and the eye contain the highest number of mitochondria (as many as 10,000 per cell) while the skin cells, which do not require much energy, contain only a few hundred of them.
What provides the body with energy and insulation?
Food provides the body with energy, specifically in the form of calories from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Insulation for the body is provided by a layer of subcutaneous fat under the skin, which helps regulate body temperature and protect organs.
What cells are in your skin?
skin cells.
Why can't cells use sunlight to make food?
Plant cells which are equipped with chlorophyll are able to use sunlight as an energy source to drive chemical reactions that make sugar. Other cells that do not have chlorophyll are not able to do this. Note that we human beings do have some capability to make vitamin D in our skin, using the energy of sunlight. So we too perform a type of photosynthesis.
