MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Keratin is ____
A
a vitamin growing out of your skull
B
a mineral found in the hair skin and nails
C
a protein found in the skin, hair and nails.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A type of protein found on epithelial cells, which line the inside and outside surfaces of the body. Keratins help form the tissues of the hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin. They are also found on cells in the lining of organs, glands, and other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hair, fingernails, and feathers consist largely of the tough, insoluble protein keratin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keratin is a fibrous protein which can be classified into two groups: soft keratin and hard keratin. It forms the bulk of cytoplasmic epithelia and epidermal structures. Keratin is abundant in animal hair, nails, wool, horns, and other features [8].

Detailed explanation-4: -Keratin protein is a type of protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails, and is even found in your internal organs. The reason it has become a buzzword is because it plays a large role in hair protection and repair.

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