Hair Anatomy
Grade 1045 min
Learning Objective
I can identify and describe the main structural components of a hair strand, including the cuticle, cortex, and medulla.
Lesson Flow
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Structure of Hair
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the cuticle of a hair strand, including its location and primary function. Describe the cortex of a hair strand, including its location and its role in determining hair characteristics. Describe the medulla of a hair strand, including its location and in what type of hair it is most commonly found.”
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