Hairs (Definitions)

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  • Created on: 03-01-19 18:37
Keratin
A protein that strengthens the hair.
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Melanin
Colour pigmentation.
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Papilla
Amount of hair growth.
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Bulb
Grows and divides to form the shaft.
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Sebaceous Gland
Lubrication and waterproofing.
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Hair Shaft
Dead cells containing keratin.
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Cuticle
Flattened overlapping dead cells.
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Cortex
Inner layer made of keratin including pigments.
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Medulla
Central core of cells.
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Melanin

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Colour pigmentation.

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Papilla

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Card 4

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Bulb

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Card 5

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Sebaceous Gland

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