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Little muscles at the base of each hair shaft called arrector pili (also Erector pili).

When we are cold, muscles just below our skin, called erector muscles, contract. This pulls on our hairs, causing them to stand on end. By doing this, the hairs form an insulating layer of air, which keeps us warm and maintans our constant internal body temperature.

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What muscle causes your hair to stand on end?

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Why does your hair stand on end after you've brushed it a lot?

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What is the Shakespearean Make your hair stand on end meaning?

In Shakespearean language, "make your hair stand on end" means to scare or horrify someone to the point that their hair raises in fear.


How can static electricity generate an electrical force to make your hair stand on end?

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What make your hair stand on end?

Arrector Pili Muscle


What is the smooth muscle that causes your hair to stand up?

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What apparatus found in science labs can cause your hair to stand on end?

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Muscle responsible for making hair stand on end?

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