What is hair.? What is it made of
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Hair is made of a tough protein called keratin. A hair follicle anchors each hair into the skin. ... In the hair bulb, living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft. Blood vessels nourish the cells in the hair bulb, and deliver hormones that modify hair growth and structure at different times of life.
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Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. The human body, apart from areas of glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair. Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth, hair types, and hair care, but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein, notably alpha-keratin.
what is hair made up of?
Human hair is made up of protein called Keratin and each hair shaft has three distinct layers: Outer layer: The outer layer or cuticle is the hair’s protective shield. it has tiny overlapping scales Beneath the cuticle lies the cortex which consists of fiber-like cells.
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