The Part of the Hair Above the Skin Surface Is

Question

The part of the hair above the skin surface is the _______.
A) root
B) follicle
C) shaft
D) keratin

Accepted Answer

The shaft is the visible part of the hair that extends above the skin surface. The root is the part of the hair that is embedded in the skin. The follicle is the structure in the skin that surrounds the root and contains the hair bulb. Keratin is the protein that makes up hair and nails.