HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
Question
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How does hair protect us?
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By keeping us cooler
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By keeping us warmer
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By providing a boundary against germs
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Waterproofing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hair traps a lot of air, which is a poor conductor of heat. This helps certain animals to retain their body heat and hence they keep themselves warm.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because mammals are warm-blooded animals therefore they require heat to maintain their body temperature. These creatures’ hair traps a lot of air in them. Air is a poor heat conductor, preventing heat loss from their bodies to the cold environment. Certain animals’ hair aids in keeping their bodies warm in this way.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long, full, and thick hair may retain more heat during hot weather, but with the following tips, you will be able to beat the heat.
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