Multiple Choice
What structure gives rise to the stem cells from which a hair develops?
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5. Integumentary System
Hair
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Hair
- Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the epidermis is made of layers of elongated keratinized cells?82views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following structures is directly associated with hair in the human integumentary system?24views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the hair is located below the surface of the epidermis?70views
- Textbook Question
Which structure is not associated with a hair?
a. Shaft
b. Cortex
c. Matrix
d. Cuticle
e. Lunule
243views - Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a feature that distinguishes human hair from animal hair?62views
- Multiple ChoiceFollicles that give rise to eyebrows remain active longer than follicles of the scalp.1099views1rank1comments
- Multiple ChoiceKeratin is found in hair and nails.1391views
- Multiple ChoiceHirsutism is a condition that is characterized by __________.1154views
- Multiple ChoiceTerminal hair is located in all of the following areas EXCEPT the __________.1514views
- Textbook Question
Which of the following is not a function of body hair in humans?
a. Protection from the environment
b. Sensation
c. Protection from mechanical trauma
d. Regulation of blood flow
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The portion of the hair that projects from the surface of the skin is the _____, and the portion within the dermis is the _______, which is embedded in a(n) _____.
The portion of the hair that contains cells that undergo mitosis during the growth stage of the hair is known as the _________.
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Why don't you bleed when you cut your nails? Why don't you bleed when a hair is pulled?
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Manufacturers of shampoos and conditioners often claim their products contain vitamins that are necessary to keep hair shafts healthy.
Do hair shafts need vitamins? (Hint: Vitamins are required for cells to carry out certain reactions.)
Why or why not? How valid are these claims?
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The hair and nails are sometimes called accessory organs. Are these structures technically organs? Why or why not?
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