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a hair folicle is the root of the hair which is located in the lower part of the dermis. It is also connected to the arrector pili muscle. Hair is better known as the hair shaft and is the part inside of the hair folicle that comes out through the very top layer of skin and only fractionally protects our skin from sunlight
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoA follicle is the root of the hair strand. A hair sample is cut from the scalp of the hair. A sample can include a follicle if the sample is pulled from the scalp and not cut.
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What does a hair follicle do?
the hair follicle is a skin organ that produces hair.
Which part of a hair can be analyzed for DNA?
hair follicle
What is Another name for the root of your hair?
The root of your hair is also known as the hair follicle.
What does the hair follicle surround?
The hair follicle surrounds the root of the hair. If the follicle becomes damaged, it may not support the growth of hair, and a tiny bald spot will occur.
What is the largest part of the hair follicle?
the answer is the bulb is the largest part of the hair follicle.
What determines straight or curly hair?
the hair follicle is bent, making the hair grow out of the follicle curly
The part of the hair enclosed in the follicle is known as the what?
The part of the hair enclosed in the follicle is known as the hair root.
Will beer show on a hair follicle test?
will loritab show on hair follicle test
Were Does Hair Come From?
From the hair follicle.
What forms when a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria?
When a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria it becomes irritated. When a hair follicle becomes infected it might fall out.
What scientifically causes curly hair?
Curyly hair grows out of a curved hair follicle, or hair shaft. Straight hair grows out of a straight hair follicle.
Does age affect hair follicle drug testing?
No, Hair follicle Dose not affect age.
