Your Hair

What is the importance of keeping hair clean?

• To prevent hair loss
• To change hair color
• To maintain hair health
• To make the hair shiny

What is the function of the hair on your head?

• To protect your eyes from sweat
• To keep your head warm and provide cushioning for your skull
• To make your hair shiny and waterproof
• To decrease the amount of light and dust that go into your eyes

What should you use to untangle your hair?

• A fine-tooth comb
• A fork (Thanks Little Mermaid)
• A brush
• A wide-tooth comb

What can cause a person's hair to look greasy?

• Excessive oil production by sebaceous glands
• Using too much shampoo
• Not washing the hair frequently enough
• Lack of melanin in the hair

How long does each hair on your head grow for?

• 1 year
• 6 to 10 years
• 2 to 6 years
• 1 to 2 years

Which parts of the body do not have hair?

• Arms, legs, and cheeks
• Eyebrows, eyelashes, and forehead
• Lips, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet
• Head, arms, and legs

What determines a person's hair color and type?

• Melanin
• Hair follicles
• Genes
• Sebaceous glands

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What can irritate your scalp?

• Wearing ponytails and braids too tight
• Washing your hair too frequently
• Using a conditioner
• Yanking on knots too hard

How should you wash your hair?

• Using a strong shampoo and cold water
• Using a conditioner only
• Using soap and hot water
• Using a gentle shampoo and warm water

How often does hair fall out and get replaced?

• Every week
• Every day
• Every year
• Every month