why is epidermis iimportance to the skin
2007-01-25 09:05:05 · 12 answers · asked by beluchukwu a 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Epidermis is the skin.
Cells of the stratum corneum contain keratin, a protein that helps keep the skin hydrated by preventing water evaporation. In addition, these cells can also absorb water, further aiding in hydration and explaining why humans and other animals experience wrinkling of the skin on the fingers and toes (colloquially called "pruning") when immersed in water for prolonged periods.
2007-01-25 09:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude- epidermis IS skin.
That's like asking why oxygen is important to air.
2007-01-25 09:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi Di 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I toasted my skin at work in extreme heat, which caused the epidermis to atrophy(thin) and as a result I have no sweat glands. I now am very sensitive to temperature and overheat in summer and fatigue easily. I also feel fascia pain in the winter from the cold and burning pain in the summer. Protect your skin.
2007-01-25 09:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you asked this question just to get points and not because you don't know that epidermis is skin.
2007-01-25 09:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lee Fu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that a serious question?...You do realize that the epidermis is the skin?
2007-01-25 09:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by fruitloopsinabox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several reasons that epidermis is important. First, it is your initial protective barrier against infection and disease. It is also vital in regulation of body temprature, as well as helping to maintain homeostasis, and it allows for proper distribution and maintanence of fluid volume loss and retention.
2007-01-25 09:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. technically the "skin" is the largest organ in the human body...
2007-01-25 09:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS the skin. It keeps all your innards from floating around. The skin is considered the body's largest organ.
2007-01-25 09:12:47 · answer #8 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
epidermis is skin you idiot!
2007-01-25 09:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Mizz Al-Abbady♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Except air is actually 78% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, 1% argon, and .03% carbon dioxide, among other things, which makes your analogy crap.
2007-01-25 09:17:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋