The Skin Is Also Called the Cutaneous Membrane

question 175

True/False

The skin is also called the cutaneous membrane.

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Definitions:

Periderm

A protective tissue in plants that replaces the epidermis in parts that undergo secondary growth, such as in tree bark.

Vessel Elements

Cylindrical plant cells that, along with tracheids, facilitate the transport of water and nutrients in plants.

Tracheids

Tracheids are elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants, serving to transport water and minerals as well as providing structural support.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy for living organisms, and found in foods as sugars, starches, and fiber.