some people are so stupid and answer questions they know nothing about. I went to school for nails and this is what they are..... a waste product of your body. They consist of elements you consume but your body does not use. Calcium? just a little more so copper, gold, silver, magnesium, and keratin. Since they are a waste product they will grow after death until all of that matter is out of the system.
2006-09-08 11:45:27
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answered by skhoury28nails 3
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Our fingernails are basically made up of a hard, curved plate of keratin. Keratin is a protein that is also a main ingredient of hair and skin.
Go here for more info: http://www.femail.com.au/healthynails.htm
2006-09-10 16:38:39
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answered by nailpro91 3
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Nails are made of calcium...same as your teeth...skin is an organ.
2006-09-08 18:35:19
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answered by Cherry_Blossom 5
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Your nails are actually part of your bones it is calcium in your body. That is why when you die your hair and nails contiue to grow.
2006-09-08 18:35:59
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answered by Spookwolf 2
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No, nails are "modified hair". Modified hair also takes credit for horns and antlers.
2006-09-08 18:37:02
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answered by Paul 7
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theyre made of a substance called keratin, like your hair
2006-09-08 18:36:32
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answered by rumpel 4
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It's keratin. That's a good question though. I think it would be.
2006-09-08 18:36:57
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answered by sugar1973 2
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Of course not silly
2006-09-08 18:36:08
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answered by CaseySokach 3
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no if so it would be hard to paint them and it would come of very easily
2006-09-08 21:03:28
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answered by laurie 2
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