2007-01-31 11:20:16 · 4 answers · asked by mzkme 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The cytoplasm of our cells are surrounded by a semipermeable lipid bilayer.
This cell wall is selectively permeable and doesn't allow water to penetrate the cell.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-31 11:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by JackJester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do get pruney, which is the result of said osmotic flow. Oils and such on your skin help slow this, and is constantly put out by follicles all over your body.
2007-01-31 11:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by et c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using fact our pink blood cells are by no skill straight away uncovered to any water that we swim in. there is epidermis and tissue and muscle and veins and arteries (etc.) between the water and the pink blood cells.
2016-12-13 05:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because our skin protects us from rapid ionic exchange that you are referring.
2007-01-31 11:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋