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Arrector Pili Muscle

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Can you make the hairs on your arm stand on ends?

No, and the muscle that controls the movement is the piloerector muscle. See piloerector which are smooth muscle (involuntary)


What is arrector pilli muscle?

tiny muscle fibers attached to each hair follicle, which contract to make the hairs stand on end, causing goose bumps.


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What type of muscle makes hairs on arm stand on end?

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What is erector muscle of hair?

The erector pili muscle is a small muscle attached to hair follicles in mammalian skin. Its contraction causes hairs to stand on end, creating "goosebumps" or piloerection. This response is part of the body's fight or flight reaction to cold, fear, or other stimuli.


How do you get smooth and shiny hair?

use conditioner, it's gonna make your hairs shiny and smooth.


Do Human Egg Cells Have Hairs On Them?

No, they do not.


What body part do you have more than 100 of?

bones, muscles, blood cells, hairs, cells in the body.


What are sperms and root hairs example of?

Sperms and root hairs are both examples of specialized cells. Sperms are specialized sex cells that are involved in sexual reproduction, while root hairs are specialized cells found on plant roots that help with the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil.


How do you make the dry hairs soft and smooth?

choose the good conditioner for your hair


What is the purpose of the smooth muscle in the trachea?

They constrict the airway. obviously.


The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing goosebumps?

The arrector pili muscle is the structure responsible for pulling on the hair follicle, causing it to stand up and creating goosebumps. This muscle contracts in response to cold or emotional stimuli, causing the hairs to elevate and creating the appearance of goosebumps on the skin.