Hair Flashcards
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1
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What is the Medulla?
A
The deepest layer of the hair shaft, only seen in large and thick hairs.
2
Q
What is the Cortex?
A
The middle layer of the hair shaft which provides the strength, color and texture of a hair fiber.
3
Q
What is the Cuticle?
A
The outer layer of the hair shaft is thin and colorless.
4
Q
What is the Root?
A
The hair root is in the skin and extends down to the deeper layers of the skin.
5
Q
What is STR analysis?
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6
Q
What is mtDNA analysis?
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