Hair flashcards

Question	Answer	Article
From which layer of the epidermis does the development of the hair germ begin?	Stratum basale	Link to Article
What are the 3 main hair types?	Guard hairs, tactile hairs and wool hairs	Link to Article
What is the name of the muscle which, when contracted, raises the hairs?	Arrector pili muscle	Link to Article
During which phase of the hair cycle do new hairs emerge?	Anagen phase	Link to Article
What is another name for 'whiskers'?	Vibrissae	Link to Article