Hair Theory Worksheet

What is filled with capillaries that supply nourishment to the cells around it, called germinal matrix cells
The outter covering of the hair shaft, made up of overlapping layers of transparent scales
The second layer, consisting of unique protein structures
The central core of the hair shaft, also called the pith or marrow
Process whereby cells change their shape, dry out and form keratin protein
The active growing stage
Brief Transitional stage when cell division stops
The resting stage, when each hair bulb has no attached root sheath
Characterized by the presence of lumps or swelling along the hair shaft
Grayness or whiteness of the scalp hair
Abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo or baby-fine hair appears
This is baby-fine, silky hair, which is shed shortly after birth
Short, fine, non-pigmented hair found more abundantly on women
Around the time of puberty, vellus hair is replaced by what?
Temporary hair loss at the conclusion of pregnancy
Baldness that occurs early in life, beginning as early as late adolescence
In wavy or curly hair, hair follicles are positioned in what shape?