Properties of the Hair and Scalp Quiz

The hair, skin, nails and glands are known collectively as the:

• epidermis

• integument

• dermal papilla

• trichology

The five main structures of the hair root include all of the following EXCEPT the:

• hair follicle

• dermal papilla

• arrector pili muscle

• epidermis

The pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the:

• bulb

• follicle

• shaft

• dermal

The thickened, club-like structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the:

• cuticle layer

• dermal papilla

• hair bulb

• arrector pili

A small, cone-shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the:

• hair follicle

• dermal papilla

• hair strand

• dermal cuticle

The substance secreted by the sebaceous glands is called:

• sebum

• sulfur

• sudoriferous

• lymph

The tiny involuntary muscle fiber in the skin inserted in the base of the hair follicle is the:

• inner follicle

• angled bulb

• arrector pili

• dermal papilla

Which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine and smooth, silky feel of healthy hair?

• cuticle

• arrector pili

• cortex

• medulla

A lengthwise cross section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the :

• medulla

• melanin

• cortex

• root

The fibrous protein core formed by elongated cells that contain melanin pigment is the:

• cuticle

• sebum

• cortex

• medulla