HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Oil
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Water
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Chlorine
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All of Above
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a lipophilic material, human hair repels water but actively absorbs oil. According to Berenger, one kilogram of human hair can absorb up to eight litres of oil, making it a highly effective material for cleaning up spills.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hair has actually been scientifically proven to treat oil waste thanks to its porousness as well as oil’s natural affinity to it. “Hair is adsorbent not absorbent, ‘’ according to the San Francisco-based organization Matter of Trust, which has been making oil cleanup booms from hair, pet fur, and fleece since 2000.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, the natural oils from your scalp are strong enough that you really don’t even need to apply any hair oil there. But, if you do, they will absorb into your scalp quickly without leaving any residue.