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Please note the term Cuticle is used interchangeably between human Anatomy to describe the area above the finger or toe nail, it is also used in Botany to describe the waxy covering of a leaf or thickened skin of fruit; additionally the term is used in Entomology to describe the covering of insects.
This answer relates to human Anatomy, please refer to the Related Question - What is a Plant cuticle for a Botanical definition.
Human Anatomy
The cuticle, or Eponychium (in a person) is the small area of skin above the finger- or toe-nail. It's what people sometimes bite, like the sides of their fingers. It is at the base where the nail connects to the actual finger. This skin is sensitive and delicate. It is a very thin layer of skin, and can be broken easily. Some people who bite their nails also tend to bite their cuticles. Despite being so small, they can bleed a LOT! It is important to keep up the condition of your cuticles. Many nails salons will do this (sometimes you might have to ask, though) when you get a mani or pedi done. This can be even done at home, because it just involves making sure the skin does not grow over the nail. That can cause some minor health problems, like irritation, slight pain, possible infection, or breaking of the skin. Cuticle health can either be maintained by trimming back the skin, or by pushing it back. This is most easily done when the skin is soft and moist, like after a hot shower or bath.
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What is the outer layer of the hair shaft called?
The outer layer of the hair shaft is called the cuticle. It consists of overlapping layers of thin cells that help protect the hair strand and give it its strength and flexibility.
What is to fibers as cuticle is to wax?
Hair. A cuticle is the outer layer of hair, just as wax is the outer layer of a fiber at times.
The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called?
The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called the cuticle. The cuticle helps to prevent water loss and protects the plant from harmful environmental factors like pathogens and UV radiation.
What is the Layer of hard keratin that coats the hair?
The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is called the cuticle. It is the outermost layer of the hair shaft and serves as a protective barrier for the inner layers of the hair.
What is the name of the outside layer of the hair strand?
The outside layer of the hair strand is called the cuticle. It consists of overlapping scales that protect the inner layers of the hair shaft.
Why a cuticle is absent in piliferous layer?
because cuticle is waxy layer
What is the single layer cells beneath the cuticle?
a single layer of cells beneath the cuticle
What is the single layer of cells beneath the cuticle?
a single layer of cells beneath the cuticle
Is the lower epidermal layer cover by the cuticle?
Yes the lower eqidermal layer is corvered with cuticle.
What is the outer layer of the hair shaft called?
The outer layer of the hair shaft is called the cuticle. It consists of overlapping layers of thin cells that help protect the hair strand and give it its strength and flexibility.
Which part of the leaf protects the mesophyll layer?
cuticle layer
What layer of hair that is responsible for porosity of the hair?
The cuticle layer of the hair is primarily responsible for the porosity of the hair. Porosity refers to how well the hair is able to absorb and retain moisture, and the condition of the cuticle layer plays a significant role in this. If the cuticle is damaged or lifted, it can lead to increased porosity in the hair.
What is the outside protective layer of the hair?
It is the cuticle.
What is the outer layer of the vein in a plant?
cuticle
What is the layers of the skin is the outer layer?
The cuticle
What is to fibers as cuticle is to wax?
Hair. A cuticle is the outer layer of hair, just as wax is the outer layer of a fiber at times.
Does conifer have a cuticle?
Yes, conifers have a cuticle on the surface of their leaves. The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss and protects the leaf from damage.
