Which of the Following Statements Concerning Hair Is False

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning hair is false?

• A) The medulla is the soft core of the hair.
• B) The cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin.
• C) Terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair.
• D) Club hair is hair that has ceased growing.
• E) Scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.

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