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What gland is associated with hair follicle?
the erectile gland
What does the pilosebaceous unit consist of?
The pilosebaceous unit consists of a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and associated arrector pili muscle. The hair follicle produces hair, the sebaceous gland secretes oil to lubricate the skin and hair, and the arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand up on end.
How do you get bald on you head?
A hair is a protein secretion by a tiny gland called a hair follicle. These glands can die, at which point you lose the hair in that location.
What are the eccrine glands and where are they found?
Eccrine are found on hands and feet to provide thermoregulation and apocrine connected to the hair follicle concentrated in the axilla, perenium and audtory
What in the dermis is connected to the hair follicles and please answer because its due tomorrow?
Two things really. One is a sebaceous (oil) gland to lubricate the hair follicle. The second is a smooth muscle called the arrector pili which is what can make your hair stand on end when your cold or scared.
What are the 3 parts of integumentary?
epidemis dermis hypodermis sebaceous gland hair follicle pressure receptor
What are the key features and functions of a hair follicle cross section?
A hair follicle cross section consists of several key features and functions. These include the hair shaft, sebaceous gland, arrector pili muscle, hair bulb, and dermal papilla. The hair shaft is the visible part of the hair, while the sebaceous gland produces oil to keep the hair and skin moisturized. The arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand up when we are cold or scared. The hair bulb is where hair growth occurs, and the dermal papilla supplies nutrients to the hair follicle.
What are the different parts of a hair follicle and how do they contribute to the growth and maintenance of hair?
A hair follicle consists of several parts: the hair bulb, hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and arrector pili muscle. The hair bulb at the base of the follicle contains cells that divide and grow to form the hair shaft. The sebaceous gland produces oil that helps keep the hair and skin moisturized. The arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand up when we are cold or scared. Together, these parts work to support the growth and maintenance of hair by providing nourishment, protection, and support for the hair shaft.
What happens when a hair follicle becomes inflamed or a sebaceous gland?
When a hair follicle becomes inflamed, it can lead to conditions such as folliculitis, in which the hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria. If a sebaceous gland becomes inflamed, it can lead to the formation of a pimple or acne due to an overproduction of oil and clogged pores. Both conditions can cause redness, swelling, and discomfort in the affected area.
What is furunculos?
A furuncle, also commonly called a boil, is a painful infection of the hair follicle and the surrounding skin tissue. It's caused by bacteria, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus, which infects the hair follicle and sebaceous gland (oil gland) located at the base of the hair.
The sac from which hair grows?
Follicle.
What does a hair follicle do?
the hair follicle is a skin organ that produces hair.
