what is epidermis? what is it's role
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The epidermis is the outer thinner part of skin . It is formed of stratified epithelium piled up layer after layer. At places , the epidermis becomes thick and hard as on palms, soles& specially on the heels. It is devoid of blood vessels at all places.
The epidermis protects from
a) mechanical damage
b bacterial infection
c)loss of water by evaporation.
d) it also produces new cells to replace the worn out cells of the outermost confined layer
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EPIDERMIS:-
The epidermis is single layer of parenchymatous cell which is completely arranged with out any space. It covers the leaves, stems and roots.
ROLE OF EPIDERMIS:-
The epidermis(due to its waxy cutickes)provides a protective barrier against mechanical injury, loss of water,etc.
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