Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 53 of 484
Which structure surrounds the lower part of the hair follicle and contains rapidly dividing cells?
a.Stratum corneum
b.Cuticle
c.Free edge
d.Hair bulb
Explanation
The hair bulb is the swollen base of the follicle that surrounds the dermal papilla; it contains the actively dividing matrix cells that build the hair shaft.
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