Insulating body hair is a characteristics of the layer of the fat beneath the human skin.
All mammals have some hair, but cetaceans, sirenians, elephants, domestic pigs, naked mole rats, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, walruses, sea lions, some seals, and others lack dense, inslulating body hair. Humans' body hair is not very dense either. Thus, hair is a characteristic of mammals, but dense hair covering the entire body is not.
the hair works as a form of insulating coat for the body and a way to stop heat loss by radiation.
I can't give a full Biological reason but I was taught that it was to trap air and provide and insulating layer around the body
I can't give a full Biological reason but I was taught that it was to trap air and provide and insulating layer around the body
thermal insulating properties of hair pigmentation
Mammals have a body covering of hair or fur.
Pelt
Collagen is the substance that plays a role in maintaining healthy hair and skin, as well as insulating body organs from shock. It is a protein that provides structure and support to the body's tissues.
Protein
No, insulating organs of the body is not a function of protein macromolecules. Insulation of organs is typically provided by layers of fat tissue in the body. Proteins have diverse functions in the body such as enzymes, transporters, and structural components.
human body is good conductor of electricity.For our safety electric tool are coated with insulating materials.
There are many different types of hair shampoo. One characteristic that most shampoos share is that you need to add water to it to make lather. Another characteristic of shampoo is that it is designed to remove excess oil and dirt from the hair, without damaging it.