Anatomy and Physiology
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260256000
Author: SALADIN
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 7BYGO
Summary Introduction
To determine: The difference between the vellus and terminal hair.
Introduction: The strong protein keratin is what gives hair its strength. Each hair's attachment to the skin is made by a hair follicle. The base of the hair follicle is made up of the hair bulb. Living cells divide and proliferate to form the hair shaft in the hair bulb.
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