Stomata play an important role in photosynthesis as they allow the plant to absorb carbon dioxide from the environment. In exchange, stomata allow oxygen, which is a waste product of photosynthesis, to be released. In the process, water vapor is also lost as the internal parts of the leaves are exposed. To reduce exposure, stomata are found on the underside of the leaves. They are protected from the sun as excessive heat can increase the rate of water vapor leaving and thus wither the plant. Stomata also have guard cells around the epidermis that close when too much water is being lost.
The act of clapping your hands out in front of you with your elbows fully extended is achieved by contracting the pectoralis major muscles.
The pectoralis major muscle is a thick, large fan-shaped muscle that is located in the chest area of the human body. The pectoralis major is the most superficial muscle in the chest area and its functions is associated with the movement and rotation of the shoulder joint. Body movements such as extending the arm across the front part of the body, lowering the arm to the back part of the body, and rotating the upper arm in an inward manner are achieved by the pectoralis major muscles.
