HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Keratinocytes (pronounced: ker-uh-TIH-no-sites) make keratin, a type of protein that’s a basic component of hair, skin, and nails.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hair is a filamentous biomaterial consisting mainly of proteins in particular keratin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hair is composed of 95% keratin, a fibrous and helical protein (in the shape of a helix), which is part of the composition of the skin and of all the phanera (hair, nails, etc.). Synthesized by keratinocytes, keratin is insoluble in water, thus ensuring waterproofing and protection for hair.
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