Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 12 of 484
The outermost layer of the hair shaft, composed of overlapping scales, is the:
a.Medulla
b.Cortex
c.Cuticle
d.Papilla
Explanation
The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair; its overlapping scales protect the cortex and must be opened for chemical services.
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