Asked by Ginni Sidhu on Sep 22, 2024
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Which structure of the hair follicle supplies the capillaries that provide the growing hair with oxygen and nutrients?
A) Hair papilla
B) Hair root
C) Hair shaft
D) Hair matrix
E) Hair bulb
Hair Papilla
A small, cap-shaped cluster of cells located at the base of the hair follicle, playing a crucial role in hair growth.
Capillaries
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body's circulatory system, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.
- Explain the development and anatomy of hair and nails, along with their underlying physiological principles.
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layth abdulhaq5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The hair papilla is the structure at the base of the hair follicle that supplies the capillaries responsible for providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing hair.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the development and anatomy of hair and nails, along with their underlying physiological principles.