MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hair, nails and upper epidermal cells contain the same type of protein
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What are the layers of the epidermis? Deepest layer of the epidermis. New skin cells develop in this layer, and it also contains the keratinocyte (cur-at-in-o-site) stem cells, which produce the protein keratin. Keratin helps form hair, nails and your skin’s outer layer, which protect you from the harsh environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Collagen is a protein through which the skin, nails, bones, ligaments, tendons, and hair are made up of. It is made up of strong polypeptide and consists of amino acids like proline and hydroxyproline.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your cat or dog has fur and claws; you have hair, fingernails and toenails. What you have in common is the fact that those features are made of the same material. It’s tough stuff called keratin that’s manufactured in your skin.

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