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Yes, arrector pili muscles are associated with hair follicles. Arrector pili muscles are in the skin, connected to the hair follicles. Their job is to help maintain body homeostasis. When we are cold, the arrector pili muscles shorten, causing our hairs to stand up so that they block the cold and help keep heat from escaping. Although this is not very effective in humans because evolution has made us less hairy, this is great method for hairy animals to stay warm.
Now you know why we get "goosebumps" when we are cold! :)
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∙ 12y agoArrector pili muscles cause the hair follicle to contract causing the hair to "stand on end".
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What are a bundle of smooth muscles associated with hair follicles called?
arrector pili.
What are tiny muscles attached to hair follicles that pull the hair upright during fright or cold are called what?
Arrector pili
What is arrecto pili muscle?
The arrector pili muscles are in the hair follicles. When contracted, they cause the hair to stand on ends, commonly known as goosebumps.
Where are arrector pili's located?
Within the hair follicles.
What muscle that causes a goose bump?
Goosebumps are caused by little muscles called the arrectores pilorum (the hair erector muscles). Contraction of these muscles elevates the hair follicles above the rest of the skin. And it is these tiny elevations we perceive as goose bumps. Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6842
Tiny muscles attached to hair follicles that pull the hair upright during fright or cold?
The muscles are called arrector pili and they pull the hair upright for both of those reasons and a few others.. let me know if you want to know more :)
Contraction of the arrector pili would be sensed by?
hair follicles
What is a bundle of smooth muscle cells attached to hair follicles?
arrector pili.
What is pili pili?
An arrector pili is any of a group of small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals, the contraction of which causes the hairs to stand on end.
What is the name of the muscle attached to the hair follicle?
The root of each hair follicle is connected to the small arrector pili muscles are small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals. Each arrector pili muscle has a bundle of smooth muscle fibers which attach to the follicular units which have nerves.
What are the muscles that cause the hair to raise when stimulated?
Arrector pili is the muscle the raises hair. This is taught in health class.
Is arrector pilli assist in maintaining skin tonus?
Yes, the arrector pili muscles contribute to maintaining skin tone. These small muscles are attached to hair follicles and contract in response to various stimuli, causing the hair to stand on end and the skin to form "goosebumps." This contraction helps to firm the skin and provide support.
