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It is called lanugo, the skin is also coated with a white greasy like substance called vernix and protects the fetus from the effects of being in the amniotic sac ( bag of water)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agothe hair is called lanugo hair.
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What is the soft fine hair covering the skin of a newborn infant?
soft fine hair that covers an infant is called downy hair
What is the two kinds of hair?
The two types are ~ Vellus which is the soft hair that covers most of the body, and the Terminal which is the coarser hair on the head, eyes, pubic and axillary regions.
What is the name for the soft core of the hair strand?
Medulla
What is the name of the soft hair on cats body?
It's called Fur.
What are soft covers on ice skates?
they are a soft type of a covers that go on top of skate blades so they don't cut you
Simile Her hair was as soft as?
Her hair is as soft as a cotton.
How do you get your puppies hair soft?
Your puppy's hair will grow as nature intended and if it is not soft then that is how it is. Get used to it.
Phone covers should either be soft, or protective. But do the soft phone covers defeat the purpose?
It is more profitable for the a cell phone cover to be more dense. Though the soft covers may by comfy to the touch, they may not offer a shock resistant outside shell.
What can make your hair really soft?
You can make your hair really soft by washing it less often.
How do you say 'hair is soft' in French?
mes cheveux sont doux. les cheveux sont doux mes means my in French Votre means Your Just change the mes or les to les, mes, or Votre for hair is soft, my hair is soft, or your hair is soft
What are ponies texture?
ponies have soft hair not unlike a dog with soft short hair. ponies winter hair is softer than the summer hair coat.
What covers the soft internal organs of a squid?
the mantle? i think.
