The Network of Sensory Nerves That Surrounds the Base of Each

question 67

Multiple Choice

The network of sensory nerves that surrounds the base of each hair follicle is the

• A) root hair plexus.
• B) hair papilla.
• C) hair matrix.
• D) cutaneous plexus.
• E) subpapillary plexus.

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Definitions:

Rock Slide

A slab of relatively intact rock that detaches from bedrock and slides downhill, shattering as it moves.

Rotational Slide

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Debris Flow

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Cascade Mountains

A major mountain range extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California, known for its scenic beauty and volcanic peaks.