The portion of a hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin is the ________.

A) hair bulb
B) hair root
C) hair shaft
D) hair follicle
E) dermal papilla

Dermal Papilla

Structures located at the base of the hair follicle, containing capillaries and nerves, crucial for hair growth and health.

Hair Follicle

A skin organ that produces hair, consisting of cells that together form the structure hosting each hair strand.

Hair Shaft

The part of the hair that is above the skin surface, consisting of dead, keratinized cells.