The Visible Part of the Hair is Called The

Question

The visible part of the hair is called the
A) hair follicle
B) hair shaft
C) hair papilla
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The visible part of the hair that protrudes from the skin is called the hair shaft. The hair follicle is the structure from which the hair grows, and the hair papilla is the structure at the base of the hair follicle that supplies nutrients to the hair.