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Properties of The Hair and Scalp (intro)

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hair is an outgrowth on the:

a)

palms

b)

soles

c)

scalp and skin

d)

lips

2.

The hair root is that portion of the hair contained within the:

a)

hair cuticle

b)

hair follicle

c)

sweat pore

d)

hair cortex

3.

The lower part of the bulb is hollowed to fit over the:

a)

papilla

b)

root

c)

follicle

d)

shaft

4.

The club-shaped structure forming the lower part of the hair:

a)

bulb

b)

shaft

c)

follicle

d)

papilla

5.

Hair growth starts in the hair:

a)

shaft

b)

bulb

c)

root

d)

papilla

6.

At the bottom of the hair follicle is found a small cone-shaped elevation called the hair:

a)

papilla

b)

cuticle

c)

medulla

d)

cortex

7.

Hair receives its nourishment from the hair papilla which contains:

a)

blood vessels

b)

muscles

c)

glands

d)

fatty tissue

8.

The medulla of the hair is found in the:

a)

center of the hair

b)

outer layer of hair

c)

second layer of hair

d)

cuticle layer of hair

9.

The hair cuticle is the:

a)

center layer

b)

outer layer

c)

second layer

d)

marrow

10.

The hair cortex is the:

a)

outer layer

b)

center layer

c)

inner (second) layer

d)

marrow

11.

The scientific study of hair, its diseases, and care is called _________________.

a)

dermatology

b)

trichology

c)

biology

d)

cosmetology

12.

The two parts of a mature strand of human hair are the __________________.

a)

dermis and epidermis

b)

hair shaft and haie follicle

c)

hair root and hair shaft

d)

hair root and hair follicle

13.

Hair follicles are not found on the ___________________.

a)

forehead area

b)

backs of the hands

c)

soles of the feet

d)

back of neck