Hair Structure Quiz

Sebaceous glands make an oil called:

• Epidermis

• Keratin

• Sebum

• Sweat

The hair is made up of how many layers?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Identify the function of eyelashes:

• cushion brow bone

• insulate the scalp

• keep us warm

• prevent dust entering eyes

Which of the following is NOT a layer that makes up the hair?

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Epidermis

What is the function of the dermal papilla?

• Provides a blood supply for nutrition and growth

• Protects the hair from damage

• Causes hair to change color

• Makes hair grow longer

Which of the following is a characteristic of vellus hair?

• Thick and pigmented

• Soft and downy

• Always longer than 20mm

• Contains a medulla

What is often true about vellus hair?

• It is heavily pigmented

• It is rarely longer than 20mm

• It always has a medulla

• It is found only on the scalp

What does the cuticle layer provide to the hair?

• Color and texture

• Protection and shine

• Length and strength

• Curl and volume

Where is vellus hair commonly found?

• Only on the scalp

• On the face, arms, and legs

• Only on the arms

• Only on the legs

What is a common feature of vellus hair regarding pigmentation?

• Always pigmented

• Often unpigmented

• Always dark

• Always light