CPE Anatomy & Physiology of Hair Growth

Question 1

What part of the hair contains the living cells responsible for growth?

Accepted Answer

Hair bulb

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Hair shaft

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Hair follicle

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Hair root

Question 2

Which layer of the hair is responsible for its color?

Accepted Answer

Cortex

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Cuticle

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Medulla

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Hair bulb

Question 3

What is the term for the hair growth phase?

Accepted Answer

Anagen

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Telogen

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Catagen

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Exogen

Question 4

What is the function of the hair papilla?

Accepted Answer

Supply nutrients and oxygen

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Store hair pigments

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Produce sebum

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Protect the hair follicle

Question 5

What causes hair to grow?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Cell division in the hair bulb

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Melanin production

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Keratinization in the medulla

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Blood flow in the dermis

Question 6

What is the function of the sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Lubricate hair and skin with sebum

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Increase hair color

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Regulate body temperature

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Help in hair growth

Question 7

What is the purpose of the hair follicle?

Accepted Answer

Produce and grow hair

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Support blood circulation

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Control sebum secretion

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Regulate skin temperature

Question 8

What is the effect of hormonal changes on hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Can alter hair growth patterns

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No effect on hair growth

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Promote hair loss

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Prevent hair growth

Question 9

How long is the average hair growth cycle?

Accepted Answer

2-6 years

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1-3 years

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5-7 years

Answer

3-5 years