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biology test 3 function of root hairs - solution Increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption. vascular cylinder - solution Central region of the root containing xylem and phloem for transport. cortex - solution Layer of ground tissue between epidermis and vascular cylinder that stores food. epidermis of a root - solution Outermost layer that protects the root and absorbs water/minerals. endodermis - solution Inner layer of cortex that regulates movement of substances into the ...