Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Growth of a Scalp

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the growth of a scalp hair?

• A) continuous steady growth until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair
• B) alternating growth phases and resting phases throughout the life of the hair
• C) a resting phase followed by a growth phase, which lasts until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair
• D) a growth phase followed by a resting phase, which lasts until the hair is shed and replaced by a new hair

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Definitions:

Plasma Proteins

Proteins present in blood plasma, responsible for various functions including clotting, defence against pathogens, and transport of substances.

Osmotic Balance

The regulation of water and solute concentrations in organisms to maintain a stable internal environment.

Systemic Circuit

This component of the cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body and bringing oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Large Veins

Large veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart, excluding the pulmonary and umbilical veins.