Asked by Scott Briggs on Jun 24, 2024
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The outer surface of the hair is called the ________.
A) shaft
B) cuticle
C) hair bulb
D) medulla
E) root
Hair Bulb
The rounded, club-shaped structure located at the base of the hair follicle, containing active cells that grow hair.
Cuticle
Outer, thin layer, usually horny—for example, the outer covering of hair or the growth of the stratum corneum onto the nail.
Medulla
The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the central region of the kidney or the lower part of the brainstem.
- Examine the anatomical structure of hair and identify the constituents that affect hair growth.
Verified Answer
TW
Tomos WesleyJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair, protecting the inner structures of the hair shaft.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the anatomical structure of hair and identify the constituents that affect hair growth.