Hair Structure and Growth Quiz

Label the outermost part of the hair.

• Cuticle

• Cortex

• Medulla

• Follicle

Which part of the hair includes keratinized pigmentation?

• The medulla

• The cortex

• The cuticle

Label the following cuticle patterns.

• Spiral

• Coronal

• Spinous

• Imbricate

A human hair typically has a(n) ______ cuticle pattern.

• Circular

• Spinous

• Coronal

• Linear

• Imbricate

Which of the following correctly describes the stages of hair growth?

• Anagen - growing period

• Catagen - hair follicles start to deteriorate

• Telogen - resting and shedding period

Human roots look different if they are forcibly removed or naturally have fallen out. Which stage does hair naturally shed?

• Anagen

• Catagen

• Telogen

List the scale cast steps in order.

• Step 1: Prepare the scale

• Step 2: Cast the scale

• Step 3: Finish the scale

• Step 4: Inspect the scale

When properly preparing a cross-section of hair, the sample should sit at a ____ degree angle.

• Sit at a 90 degree angle

• Sit at a 45 degree angle

• Sit at a 30 degree angle

When hair is submitted to a laboratory, what is the first step a scientist should take?

• Determine if the sample is actually hair.

• Analyze the hair color.

• Measure the hair length.

Linen and cotton are types of what?

• Fabrics

• Metals

• Plastics

• Woods