The Hair Root, Together with Its Epithelial and Connective Tissue

Question

The hair root, together with its epithelial and connective tissue covering, is called the _______.
A) hair follicle
B) sebaceous gland
C) arrector pili
D) shaft

Accepted Answer

The hair root, together with its epithelial and connective tissue covering, is called the hair follicle. Sebaceous glands are glands that produce sebum (oil) and are attached to hair follicles. Arrector pili are small muscles that attach to hair follicles and are responsible for causing hairs to stand up (goosebumps). The shaft is the visible part of the hair that extends above the skin's surface.