Beauty, Hair and Holistic Therapies Self-assessment questions Anatomy and Physiology The Hair Self-assessment questions

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1. What part of the hair appears above the skin’s surface? Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me a clue

Want to know why?… click here 1. Excellent…. Well Done! Want to know why?… click here Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Back to question 1 Next Question

1. Oops!… try again Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me The hair root is below the skin’s surface in the hair follicle Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me a clue Back to question 1

The hair cortex is the middle layer of a hair 1. Oops!… try again The hair cortex is the middle layer of a hair Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me a clue Back to question 1

1. Oops!… try again Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me The hair bulb is at the base of a hair, it is from here the hair grows. Hair root Hair shaft Hair bulb Hair cortex Back to question 1 Give me a clue

1. Structure of a hair The visible part of the hair Shaft Root Bulb The visible part of the hair is called the shaft, it is formed from keratin and is composed of dead tissues. Question 2 Back to question 1

1. Structure of a hair The visible part of the hair is called the shaft, it is formed from keratin and is composed of dead tissues. The hair root is found below the surface of the skin and at its base is the hair bulb where the cells divide to make the hair grow. The hair bulb is whiter in colour and softer than the hair shaft. The hair is nourished at the base of the bulb by a clump of blood vessels called the dermal papilla. Shaft Root Bulb Back to question 1

2. What part of the hair fills most of the hair follicle? Hair shaft Hair root Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me a clue

Want to know why?… click here 2. Correct!!! Want to know why?… click here Hair shaft Hair root Hair bulb Hair cortex Back to question 2 Next Question

2. Sorry! …. Incorrect try again The hair cortex is the middle layer of a hair Hair shaft Hair root Hair bulb Hair cortex Back to question 2 Give me a clue

2. Sorry! …. Incorrect try again The hair bulb is at the base of a hair, it is from here the hair grows. Hair shaft Hair root Hair bulb Hair cortex Give me a clue Back to question 2

2. Sorry! …. Incorrect try again The hair shaft is the visible part of a hair and lies above the skin’s surface. Hair shaft Hair root Hair bulb Hair cortex Back to question 2 Give me a clue

2. Structure of a hair The hair root is found below the surface of the skin and at its base is the hair bulb where the cells divide to make the hair grow. The hair bulb is whiter in colour and softer than the hair shaft. Shaft Root Bulb Question 3 Question 3 Back to question 2

2. Structure of a hair The visible part of the hair is called the shaft, it is formed from keratin and is composed of dead tissues. The hair root is found below the surface of the skin and at its base is the hair bulb where the cells divide to make the hair grow. The hair bulb is whiter in colour and softer than the hair shaft. The hair is nourished at the base of the bulb by a clump of blood vessels called the dermal papilla. Shaft Root Bulb Back to question 2

3. The hair bulb is nourished by which structure? Hair cuticle Sebaceous gland Dermal papilla Matrix Give me a clue

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3. Have another go, that’s not quite right. The cuticle is the outermost layer of a hair Hair cuticle Sebaceous gland Dermal papilla Matrix Give me a clue Back to question 3

3. Have another go, that’s not quite right. The sebaceous gland secretes sebum to lubricate the hair and skin. Hair cuticle Sebaceous gland Dermal papilla Matrix Give me a clue Back to question 3

3. Have another go, that’s not quite right. The matrix is the region in the hair bulb where the cells divide to produce a hair. Hair cuticle Sebaceous gland Dermal papilla Matrix Give me a clue Back to question 3

3. The Dermal Papilla The dermal papilla consists of a network of blood capillaries that nourish the hair germ cells in the hair bulb. Question 4 Back to question 3

3. Hair and its Follicle The hair and its follicle are nourished in two ways. Firstly the dermal papilla provides a rich blood supply to the hair bulb and matrix enabling cell division. The connective tissue sheath then supplies the follicle with its nourishment. Back to question 3

4. Which of the following is not a layer of a hair? Cuticle Cortex Matrix Medulla Give me a clue

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The cuticle is the outermost layer of a hair Try again. The cuticle is the outermost layer of a hair Cuticle Cortex Matrix Medulla Give me a clue Back to question 4

The cortex is the middle layer of a hair 4. Try again. The cortex is the middle layer of a hair Cuticle Cortex Matrix Medulla Give me a clue Back to question 4

The medulla is the inner layer of a hair 4. Try again. The medulla is the inner layer of a hair Cuticle Cortex Matrix Medulla Give me a clue Back to question 4

4. Layers of a hair The three layers of the hair are the cuticle, cortex and medulla. The matrix is the region in the hair bulb where the cells divide. Question 5 Back to question 4

4. Layers of a hair Inside the hair there are three layers, the cuticle, cortex and medulla. The cuticle is the outer layer and is made up of overlapping scales. The middle layer is the cortex and is made up of keratinised cells and melanin which gives the hair its colour. The innermost medulla also contains keratinised cells, but they are not so closely packed together. Back to question 4

5. Which structure supplies the hair follicle with nerves and blood? Inner root sheath Dermal papilla Sebaceous gland Connective tissue sheath Give me a clue

Want to know why?… click here Connective tissue sheath 5. Correct… Excellent! Want to know why?… click here Inner root sheath Dermal papilla Sebaceous gland Connective tissue sheath Next Question Back to question 5

Connective tissue sheath 5. Bad luck… try again. The sebaceous gland secretes sebum to lubricate the hair and skin. Inner root sheath Dermal papilla Sebaceous gland Connective tissue sheath Give me a clue Back to question 5

Connective tissue sheath Bad luck… try again The inner root sheath anchors the hair into the follicle. Inner root sheath Dermal papilla Sebaceous gland Connective tissue sheath Give me a clue Back to question 5

Connective tissue sheath 5. Bad luck… try again The dermal papilla is the blood supply that nourishes the hair bulb. Inner root sheath Dermal papilla Sebaceous gland Connective tissue sheath Give me a clue Back to question 5

5. The Connective Tissue Sheath The connective tissue sheath surrounds the follicle and sebaceous gland and supplies the follicle with nerves and blood and is the main source of sustenance for the follicle Question 6 Back to question 5

5. Hair and its Follicle The hair and its follicle are nourished in two ways. Firstly the dermal papilla provides a rich blood supply to the hair bulb and matrix enabling cell division. The connective tissue sheath then supplies the follicle with its blood and nerve supply. Back to question 5

6. What is the name of the active growing stage of the hair growth 6. What is the name of the active growing stage of the hair growth cycle? Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue

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6. Have another go! Give me a clue Mitosis is the method by which the cells divide Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 6

6. Have another go! Give me a clue Catagen is the transitional stage of the hair growth cycle Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 6

6. Have another go! Give me a clue Telogen is the final resting stage of the hair growth cycle Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 6

6. The Hair Growth Cycle Anagen is the active growing stage where the cells divide to produce the hair. Catagen is the transitional stage and telogen the resting stage. Question 7 Back to question 6

6. The Hair Growth Cycle There are three stages of hair growth. The active growing stage is anagen where the cells divide and pass up the follicle to become a hair. The second stage is catagen, the hair cells stop dividing and the dead hair moves up the follicle ready to be shed. The final stage is telogen, here the follicle rests in preparation for a new replacement hair to begin growing. Back to question 6

7. What is the name of the resting stage of the hair growth cycle? Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue

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7. Sorry, that’s not right. Give me a clue Anagen is the first and active growing stage of the hair growth cycle. Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 7

7. Sorry, that’s not right. Give me a clue Mitosis is the method by which the cells divide Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 7

7. Sorry, that’s not right. Give me a clue Catagen is the transitional stage of the hair growth cycle Catagen Telogen Mitosis Anagen Give me a clue Back to question 7

7. The Hair Growth Cycle Telogen is the resting phase of the hair growth cycle. Anagen is the first growing stage and catagen the transitional stage. Question 8 Back to question 7

7. The Hair Growth Cycle There are three stages of hair growth. The active growing stage is anagen where the cells divide and pass up the follicle to become a hair. The second stage is catagen, the hair cells stop dividing and the dead hair moves up the follicle ready to be shed. The final stage is telogen, here the follicle rests in preparation for a new replacement hair to begin growing. Back to question 7

8. What is the protein found in the hair? Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue

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8. Nearly, have another go. Give me a clue Collagen is a protein strand found in the skin to give strength Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 8

8. Nearly, have another go. Give me a clue Elastin is a protein strand found in the skin to give elasticity Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 8

8. Nearly, have another go. Give me a clue Melanin is the pigment of the hair and skin Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 8

8. Structure of Hair The living hair cells, which are produced in the matrix, are pushed upwards away from their source of nutrition, they die and are converted to the protein keratin to produce a hair. Question 9 Back to question 8

8. Structure of Hair The hair and nails are both specialised forms of the protein keratin. Both are produced by living cells, but the body of the nail and the shaft of the hair are dead structures. Keratin makes the cells hard and gives strength to the hair and nails. Back to question 8

9. What is name of the pigment found in the hair? Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue

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9. Try again! Give me a clue Keratin is the hard protein found in the hair, skin and nails Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 9

9. Try again! Collagen is a protein strand found in the skin to give strength. Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 9

9. Try again! Elastin is a protein strand found in the skin to give elasticity Collagen Elastin Keratin Melanin Give me a clue Back to question 9

9. Hair Pigment Melanocytes are present in the hair bulb and produce the pigment melanin and release it into the hair where it gives the hair its colour. Question 10 Back to question 9

9. Hair Pigment Hair varies in length, colour and thickness on different parts of the body and on different people. Melanocytes are present in the hair bulb and produce the pigment melanin and release it into the hair where it gives the hair its colour. Back to question 9

10. In which layer of the hair is melanin found? Cortex Cuticle Medulla Root Give me a clue

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10. Have another try Give me a clue The cuticle is the outer layer and is made up of transparent protective scales Cortex Cuticle Medulla Root Give me a clue Back to question 10

10. Have another try. Give me a clue The hair root is the part of the hair that fills the follicle Cortex Cuticle Medulla Root Give me a clue Back to question 10

10. Have another try. Give me a clue The medulla is the inner layer of a hair and is made up of tightly packed keratinised cells Cortex Cuticle Medulla Root Give me a clue Back to question 10

10. Melanin in the Hair The middle layer is the cortex and is made up of keratinised cells and melanin which is the pigment that gives the hair its colour. END Back to question 10

10. Melanin in the Hair The hair has three layers, the cuticle, cortex and medulla. The cuticle is the outer layer and is made up of overlapping scales. The middle layer is the cortex and is made up of keratinised cells and melanin which gives the hair its colour. The innermost medulla also contains keratinised cells. Back to question 10

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