Which phase is the resting/shedding phase of hair?
a.Catagen
b.Anagen
c.Mitogen
d.Telogen
Explanation
Telogen is the resting phase that lasts about 3 months; at the end of telogen the hair sheds and the follicle re-enters anagen.
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