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Are nails bones?

No, nails are not bones. Nails are made of a protein called keratin, while bones are rigid organs that make up the skeletal system. Bones provide structure and support to the body, whereas nails protect the ends of the fingers and toes.


Are the nails and hair living things or not?

Hair and nails are not living although the nail bed and hair follicle form which they are generated is a living cell. Similarly the bony bit of teeth is not living, but the pulp in the core of a tooth is made of living cells.


What is the difference between cells tissues organs and body systems?

Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms. Tissues are groups of similar cells working together to perform a specific function. Organs are composed of different types of tissues working together. Body systems are groups of organs working together to carry out specific functions in the body.


Which essential nutrient makes up more than 50 percent of your total weight including your skin nail hair muscles and organs?

Water makes up about 60% of your total body weight. It is estimated that over 50 % of the dry weight of your body is protein. Your muscles, hair, nails, skin and eyes are made of protein. So are the cells that make up the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, nerves, brain and your sex glands.


Name the protein found in the nail?

Keratin is a fibrous protein making up most cells found in our nails and hair and the epidermis layer of our skin. It also makes up fish scales and crustacean shells, bird feathers and beaks, and animal horns and hooves.

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What organs make up the integumentary system?

The skin, the hair, and your fingernails!:)skin,hair,and nails


What organs and tissues make up the integumentary system?

Skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands


Do you make nails out of hair?

No idear xxxjessxxx


Are nails bones?

No, nails are not bones. Nails are made of a protein called keratin, while bones are rigid organs that make up the skeletal system. Bones provide structure and support to the body, whereas nails protect the ends of the fingers and toes.


Does protein make up your hair or your nails?

Yes they do. :)


What is it called when you want to do people's make-up?

cosmatology is hair make up and nails


Why it is lucky cutting hair when the moon is waxing?

The superstition concerning the cutting of hair states that cutting your hair (and nails) during a waning (growing smaller) moon will keep the hair (and nails) from growing out as fast or as strong, and will impact your health adversely; cutting the hair (and nails) during a waxing (growing larger) moon will make the hair (and nails) grow out stronger, and faster as well as having a beneficial effect on your health. There is no proviso on luck in the superstition.


How can i make hair and nails grow?

Because your entire body is growing and constantly healing like a cut does. Maybe we don't utilize the worth of the hair and nails as we have in the past centuries or now even. I've heard of hair being used for mix with mud to go in between logs in a log house.


Can you take vitamins to make your hair grow?

Yes, there are some vitamins you can take to make your hair and nails grow faster. I know for a fact if you take prenatal vitamins, your hair will grow really fast.


How do make your hair get long?

a lot of protein seems to have a great affect on hair growth. it also makes your nails grow very quickly.


Do teenage boys notice if you have makeup on or paint your nails or get your hair done?

no but its nice to make an effort and they notice that


Are there any tips or tricks to make your nails grow long?

Some tips and tricks to make your nails grow long is by taking Biotin supplements. Biotin helps encourage healhty nail and hair growth. This will aid the nails in growing stronger and longer.