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It is the outer layer of skin on our bodies. (Example of how it is important: If you were feeling some sensation on a certain part of your body, and were trying to explain to someone that it was on the top of your skin...)

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Why does epidermis have the word epi in it?

The prefix "epi-" in epidermis comes from the Greek word meaning "upon" or "over". This reflects the epidermis's position as the outermost layer of the skin, covering and protecting the underlying tissues.


What is the outermost skin layer called?

The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing." The outermost layer of skin is the epidermis. As in the joke "Your epidermis is showing."


Which is more advantageous to plants-more stomata on the upper epidermis or lower epidermis?

upper epidermis for sure>>>


Which epidermis is closely adhered to the underlying tissue?

upper epidermis


How does the epidermis of the root differ from the epidermis of the stem in structure and function?

"As you recall, epidermis (1) is the outermost cell layer of leaves, roots and stems. Unlike the root epidermis, stem and leaf epidermis contain stomata (more on stomata when we discuss photosynthesis). In many plants, leaf and stem epidermis is covered by a wax-like layer of cutin, which protects the plants from excessive water loss, and from pathogen attack."