Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 10 of 484
Which of the three layers of the hair shaft contains pigment and gives hair its strength and elasticity?
a.Cuticle
b.Cortex
c.Papilla
d.Medulla
Explanation
The cortex is the middle layer; it holds melanin pigment and most of the protein bonds that determine hair strength and elasticity.
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