Chapter 11 Flashcards
The five main structure of the hair root include all of the following except?
Epidermis
The hair, skin, nails and glands are known collectively as the?
Integument
The pocket or tube like depressions in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the?
Follicle
The thickened, club like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the?
Hair bulb
The substances secreted by the sebaceous glands is known as?
Sebum
The small involuntary muscle in the base of the hair follicle is the?
Are for pili
A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the?
Cortex
The medula the innermost layer of the hair is composed of cells that are?
Round
My hair shaft that emerge from the scalp is a non living fiber composed of?
Keratinized protein