Hair Structure

Question 1

Cuticle

Answer 1

The hairs outer layer of overlapping skin cells, like shingles on a roof, protecting layers within. Also regulates how much moisture penetrates the inner layer

Question 2

Hair Shaft

Answer 2

Hair located above the skin surface.

Question 3

Sebaceous Gland

Answer 3

Oil glands connected to the follicle, secrete oil called sebum, lubricates the skin.

Question 4

Arrector Pili Muscle

Answer 4

Involuntary muscle, when it tracks, the hair stands causing goosebumps.

Question 5

Follicle

Answer 5

In cases the hair that is in the skin/scalp and anchors the hair in the skin.

Question 6

Dermal Papilla

Answer 6

At the base of the hair bulb the dermal papilla contains blood vessels that supply nutrients that allow the hair to grow.

Question 7

Hair Bulb

Answer 7

At the base of the follicle. It has a bulb shape and contains living cells that will form the hair strand.

Question 8

Medulla

Answer 8

Inner most layer of the hair, it has no function, may not be present in blond or fine hair. Found in coarse hair and beard hair.

Question 9

Cortex

Answer 9

Most of the hairs thickness is in the cortex layer. Contains keratin proteins and lipid(oils) and determine the strength, elasticity, moisture and colour of your hair.

Question 10

Epidermis

Answer 10

Outer layer of the skin, it is thin and has no blood cells, but small nerve endings and is made up of five layers.

Question 11

Root

Answer 11

Part of the hair that is located below the surface of the skin.

Question 12

Sudoriferous Gland

Answer 12

Sweat glands that excrete perspirations and detoxify the body by removing excess salt and unwanted chemicals.

Question 13

Dermis (Derma)

Answer 13

Inner layer of the skin.

Question 14

Blood Vessels

Answer 14

Two tube like structures that transport blood to, and from the heart and various tissues of the body.