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Finger nails are made of dead protein.
Therefore if you start eating much more meat or other protein filled foods, your finger and toe nails will grow quicker. :)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agono, but the rim of our fingernails are alive
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∙ 10y agoQueratin, the same protein that makes your hair out the outer layer of your outer skin.
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∙ 13y agoFingernails are mostly made of keratin (a protein produced by cells, such as chitin in crabs), but nails might also contain functional cells.
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∙ 11y agoNo, the chief component of human nails would be keratin. It's the same durable, fibrous protien that is present in external human skin.
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Can sperm live under finger nails?
Sperm cannot live under the fingernails. It can only thrive in warm and moist environments. They are the male reproductive cells.
Where do cells live?
The cells live in the live bodies of both the plants and animals. The cells can only live in the bodies of the live animals and plants.
Are fingernails proximal to the wrist?
The fingernails are distal to the wrist. The wrist is proximal to the fingernails.
What protects the ends of fingers and toes?
Fingernails and toenails are plates of stratified squamous epithelial cells with hard keratin that protect the distal ends of the phalanges. The phalanges are the finger bones.You are describing finger nails and toe nails. For some interesting nail facts: fingernails grow faster than toenails. The fingernails on the right hand of a right-handed person grow faster than those on their left hand.
Viruses live and breed in what cells?
viruses live and breed inside cells
Can sperm live under finger nails?
Sperm cannot live under the fingernails. It can only thrive in warm and moist environments. They are the male reproductive cells.
Do white blood cells have anything to do with your toenails and fingernails?
no
What substance is hair and fingernails made up of?
dead cells
What structures are made up of live tissue in the skin?
Fingernails and hair not completely sure but i know fingernails is right
Are fingernails lipids?
No. they are dead skin cells, or epithelial tissues. Lipids are fats
Can a person live without fingernails and toenails?
Yes.
Are fingernails organic?
Yes, they are because they are dead cells and are make of carbon based compounds.
Hair like fingernails claws mammal hooves reptile scales and bird feathers is made of dead cells What are these cells called?
Keratin
Why do fingernails not have cell walls but plant cells do?
it dose not have cell walls becuse they dont need them
What is cell specialized in a multicellular organism?
When each cell specializes in a certain task: some cells make fingernails, others become blood cells, brain cells, kidney cells, etc.
Are fingernails an organic or inorganic compound?
Fingernails and hair are dead skin cells that have undergone Keratinization. Keratin that has solidified essentially. Keratin is made up of a family of proteins.
Why do you have fingernails?
We need fingernails for grip. Fingernails are calcium deposits. Fingernails give our fingers support. If we didn't have them our fingers tips would be too soft to grip things.Fingernails are NOT calcium deposits. They are keratin just like the top layer of skin and our hair. They do help give our fingers support and are meant to help protect our fingertips.Fingernails are a part of the normal function of the body which skin cells die and turn into the hard "nail" that grows constantly on your finger. They serve no known function, but are required for the life cycle of skin cells. This is the so called cemetery for skin cells.
