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Which mineral has the same hardness as fingernails?
The mineral that has a similar hardness to fingernails is gypsum. Gypsum has a Mohs hardness of around 2 on the scale, similar to that of fingernails.
Are fingernails carbon sinks?
Although fingernails are made of a protein called keratin which contains carbon, they are not significant carbon sinks. The amount of carbon stored in fingernails is relatively small compared to other carbon sinks in nature such as forests or oceans.
Why do dead people's fingernails turn blue?
After death, blood circulation stops, causing blood to pool in the capillaries under the fingernails. This pooling of deoxygenated blood can give the fingernails a bluish appearance due to lack of oxygen.
Is a coachcroches skin made of the same thing as your fingernails?
Yes, both a cockroach's exoskeleton (skin) and human fingernails are made of a protein called chitin. However, the composition and structure of chitin in a cockroach's exoskeleton are different from the keratin in human fingernails.
What are the properties of fingernails?
Fingernails are made of a protein called keratin, and they grow from the base of the nail bed. They protect the fingertips and help with grasping objects. Healthy nails are smooth, uniform in color, and strong.
Is it safe to eat fingernails?
No, it is not safe to eat fingernails. They can contain bacteria and germs that can make you sick if ingested. It is best to avoid eating fingernails and practice good hygiene by washing your hands regularly.
What is a good healthy diet that I can try?
You can try eating you fingernails because your fingernails have about three times as much calories as your hair does. It will pure your blood in about 4 weeks.
Why do I poop hair?
Quit Eating Hair
I love my hamster and I'm terrified she will die She is getting quit old now and her fingernails are brown and puffy has she got anything wrong with her?
no
Can you get tape worm by eating your nails?
Fingernails do not contain tapeworm eggs. You might, in theory, have tapeworm eggs underneath your fingernails, but only if you have been handling feces and you didn't wash your hands afterwards.
Will a mare quit eating when in heat?
yes they will start pacing
Does eating your fingernails give you worms?
if your hand comes into contact with dirt or fecal matter or dirty water and its under your fingernails, YES you can get worms if you eat your fingernails. This is because small eggs from worms or other parasites are found in the dirt and fecal matter and they hatch once ingested.
Does eating more protein make your fingernails grow faster?
I'm pretty sure they do. I'd check with a adult if I were you.
Does eating Jello make your fingernails grow faster?
Not faster, but gelatin is supposed to make them stronger and less brittle.
Does eating fingernails grow a hand inside of you?
No. Your digestive system won't digest them, so it is better to not consume your nails.
Is Eating eggs and smoking is good for health?
Eating eggs is quite good for your health, however, it is best not to live on them. Smoking IS bad for you health and it is best to quit. Eating eggs will not make smoking any less bad for you. Try to quit smoking. :)
You want to become a vegeterian where do you begin?
Quit eating meat, and eat vegetables.
