Hair Anatomy
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Objective
I can identify and describe the main structural components of a hair strand, including the cuticle, cortex, and medulla.
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Identify the three main structural components of a hair strand.
Describe the cuticle and explain its primary function in protecting the hair.
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Exit ticket
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“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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