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The outer layer of the cheek cells is made up of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Its function is to protect the tissues that lie beneath it from radiation, desiccation, toxins and the invasion by pathogens.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agojust like any other cell membrane it holds the cell together, and controls what gets in and out of the cell!
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∙ 12y agoHuman cells do not contain cell wall. The outer most layer of human cells including those at the cheek is cell membrane. Cell walls are only applicable to plants to keep them standing.
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Is the outer layer of the skin made of liveing cells?
No the outer layer of the skin is not made of living cells. it is made of dead cells.
Why is it possible to easily collect cell by gently scraping the inside of your cheek?
Because the cells on the outer layer are dead, so they come off easily.
What is epidermal thickening?
When the outer layer of cells covering an organism thickens.
Outer surface layer of cells of a plant or animal?
its called the epidermis
What is the outer layer of the leaf called and what are its functions?
The outer layer of a leaf is called the epidermis (from a Greek word meaning "over-skin"). Its function is to protect the insides of the leaf, which carry out the chemical reaction known as photosynthesis.
Is the outer layer of the skin made of liveing cells?
No the outer layer of the skin is not made of living cells. it is made of dead cells.
Why are cheek cells different than the cell on your palm?
because cheek cells are part of an animal cell so it cannot be used and it is specialised whereas stem cells are part of a planet cell so it can be used a lot of times and it is not specialised
Why is it possible to easily collect cell by gently scraping the inside of your cheek?
Because the cells on the outer layer are dead, so they come off easily.
Why are stratified squamous epithelium cells removed from the inside of the cheek intead of outer body surface tiisue for observations?
The cells found at the outer layer of your skin (e.g. on your arm) are dead. It's easier to get a good look at the cell of the mucous membranes.
What is the parts of the outer part of the leafs?
The outer part of the leaf is called the cuticle. It is a waxy layer and does not comprise of live cells. It's function is to prevent the leaf from desiccation (drying out).
What does a cheek cell contain?
A fact about cheek cells is that they make up you whole cheek. Another fact is that the cheek cell looks like a circle with an outer circle.
What is the outer non living layer of plant cells?
A Cell Wall is the outer non-living layer only found in plant cells. It is flexiable to let thing in and out.
Where is the location of a cell wall?
outer layer in plant cells
What is the outer most layer of cells called?
Cell membrane
What is the name and function of the thicker layer of the cells next to the epidermis in the carrot?
The epidermis of a carrot is the outer part of the root. This part is usually what people peel off.
What is epidermal thickening?
When the outer layer of cells covering an organism thickens.
Outer surface layer of cells of a plant or animal?
its called the epidermis
