Fine Hairs Covering the General Surface of the Body Are

Question

Fine hairs covering the general surface of the body are ________.
A) vellus hairs
B) terminal hairs
C) intermediate hairs
D) heavily pigmented hairs
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Vellus hairs are short, fine hairs that cover the body in areas where terminal hairs (thicker, longer, and darker hairs) are not present. They are often referred to as "peach fuzz" and are not very visible. Intermediate hairs are a type of hair that is thicker and longer than vellus hairs but shorter and less pigmented than terminal hairs. Heavily pigmented hairs are simply hairs that have a lot of color or pigment, and this is not necessarily related to their thickness or location on the body.