Assertion: epidermis's cell | /r/CapableOf | obtain nutrient
Facets:
value: through diffusion
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: There is no direct blood supply to the epidermis and therefore, the cells of this stratified squamous tissue obtain nutrients and oxygen through diffusion.
text: The gap junctions are where the cells exchange nutrients.
text: Almost all cells obtain their nutrients from and release their wastes into areolar connective tissue.
text: The cells of the epidermis receive all of their nutrients via diffusion of fluids from the dermis.