Asked by Katie Grabrick on Jun 13, 2024
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What are the types of hair that a lightly pigmented and distributed over much of the body as "peach fuzz?"
A) arrector pili
B) intermediate
C) vellus
D) terminal
Arrector Pili
Small muscles attached to hair follicles that contract to cause hair to stand on end, known as "goosebumps."
Intermediate
Positioned or occurring between two extremes, levels, or points; can also refer to someone or something that is not fully advanced in a skill, process, or knowledge.
Vellus
Fine, light-colored, and barely noticeable hair that covers the majority of the body, different from terminal hair.
- Recognize the types of hair and their distribution on the human body.
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Anthony TestmanJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Vellus hair is the type of hair that is lightly pigmented and distributed over much of the body as "peach fuzz." Arrector pili are smooth muscle cells that are associated with hair follicles and cause "goosebumps" when contracted. Intermediate hair is thicker and darker than vellus hair but thinner and lighter than terminal hair. Terminal hair is coarser, longer, and darker than vellus hair and is found on the scalp, face, armpits, and pubic region.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the types of hair and their distribution on the human body.