PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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Which part of the hair shaft contains the most pigment from melanin that gives you your hair color?
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Cuticle
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Cortex
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Medulla
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Follicle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cortex of the hair shaft is located between the hair cuticle and medulla and is the thickest hair layer. It contains most of the hair’s pigment, giving the hair its color. The major pigment in the cortex is melanin, which is also found in skin.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cortex forms the main bulk and pigment (colour) of your hair.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hair shaft is formed of three layers: The medulla – the deepest layer of the hair shaft, only seen in large and thick hairs. The cortex – the middle layer of the hair shaft which provides the strength, colour and texture of a hair fibre.
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