Hair Anatomy

Hair Anatomy

Grade 10 · Science · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify and describe the main structural components of a hair strand, including the cuticle, cortex, and medulla.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Structure of Hair

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

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Quick comprehension check

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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