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Does blubber help to prevent water loss from the body?
Blubber, or subcutaneous fat, helps prevent heat loss from the body. Keratin in the epidermis helps prevent water loss from the body.
Does fat associated with skin prevent water loss?
No, fat associated with skin prevents heat loss. Keratin and sebum associated with skin prevent water loss.
What is the protein that reduce water loss at the skin surface?
The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is called aquaporin. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of water across cell membranes, helping to maintain hydration and prevent excessive water loss from the skin.
What is dyhydration?
dehydration is the excessive loss of fluid in the body of an organism
What skin protein prevents water loss?
Keratin
Where does water plants have stomata?
to prevent excessive water loss by transpiration
Is the epidermis waterproof?
Yes, the epidermis is waterproof due to the presence of keratinocytes that produce keratin, a waterproof protein. This helps prevent excessive water loss from the body and protects it from environmental factors.
What do cells in your skin do to stop your bodies from drying?
They prevent excessive loss of water through evaporation.
Tough waterproof substance that protects body from excess fluid loss?
Skin is the tough waterproof substance that protects the body from excess fluid loss. It acts as a barrier to prevent dehydration and regulates body temperature. Additionally, skin also helps in guarding against harmful pathogens and UV radiation.
How do leaves and stems that have waxy coverings to prevent water loss help the plants stay alive?
The waxy covering helps to prevent excessive water loss, and prevents the plant drying out.
Is keratin tablets safe to take?
Yes, it is prefferable to eat or inject substantial amounts of Keratin especially during ovulation. Furthermore I would reccomend heinz own baked beans to accompany your daily dosage of Keratin. Warning side effects: -Swelling of the thumb and thyroid gland -inflammation of the eyelashes -loss of blood -reduced number of toenails -excessive dandruff
Why are stomata located on the underside of the leaf?
As the upper surface is covered with a waxy cuticle which protects the plant from dehydration if the stomata were covered by a cuticle they would not be able to function.
