The Small Muscle Attached to the Hair is Called The

Question

The small muscle attached to the hair is called the
A) hair papilla
B) lanugo
C) arrector pili
D) hair root

Accepted Answer

The muscle that is attached to each hair follicle is called the arrector pili muscle. When it contracts, it causes the hair to stand upright, which is commonly known as "goose bumps" or "chicken skin".