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What is the outer layer of the hair shaft called?
The outer layer of the hair shaft is called the cuticle. It consists of overlapping layers of thin cells that help protect the hair strand and give it its strength and flexibility.
What layer of the epidermal region has scalelike cells full of keratin that constantly flake off?
The outer layer of the epidermis is full of scale like that frequently flake off. These cells are pushed to the surface as they begin to die.
What is to fibers as cuticle is to wax?
Hair. A cuticle is the outer layer of hair, just as wax is the outer layer of a fiber at times.
The substance that makes up hair and fingernails is called?
The substance that makes up hair and fingernails is called keratin. Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that is also found in the outer layer of skin and in the hooves, feathers, and horns of animals.
Are fingernails dead?
Yes. As is hair and the outer layer of the skin.
What are the layer of the hair?
cuticle, cortex, and medulla (outer to inner)
What are the three main layers of the hair shaft?
The three main layers of the hair shaft are the medulla (innermost layer), cortex (middle layer), and cuticle (outer layer). The medulla is the innermost part of the hair shaft, often absent in fine hairs. The cortex provides strength, color, and texture to the hair, while the cuticle is the protective outer layer made up of overlapping scales.
What is hair made of?
Hair is made of a protein called keratin, which is also found in nails and the outer layer of skin.
What are 3 layers of hair?
The three layers of hair are the cuticle (outermost layer), cortex (middle layer responsible for strength and elasticity), and medulla (innermost layer, not always present in all hair types). These layers work together to provide structure and protection to the hair strand.
Does a turtle have any hair?
Yes a turtle has hair everywhere under its shell but not on the outer layer
What produces hair?
Hair is an out growth of protein that grow from beneath the skin and then push through the skins outer layer. Hair is pretty much dead protein.
What are cuticle scales?
Cuticle scales are formed from dead cells on the hair cuticle, which is the outer layer of the hair shaft. The scales give the hair shaft strength.
