Arizona Cosmetology Practice Exam

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What is the term used for the area from which hair grows on the scalp?

Hair shaft
Hair follicle
Hair bulb
Hair root

The correct answer is: Hair follicle

The area from which hair grows on the scalp is referred to as the hair follicle. This structure plays a critical role in the hair growth cycle, as it is the part of the anatomy that anchors the hair into the scalp and contains the necessary cells for hair production. The follicle also provides the environment needed for hair to develop and grow outwards. While the hair shaft is the visible part of the hair that extends above the scalp, and the hair bulb is the base of the hair follicle where new hair cells are generated, the term hair root refers to the portion of the hair that is located below the surface of the skin, specifically within the follicle. The hair follicle encompasses the entire region where the hair originates and includes both the root and the bulb, making it the most comprehensive term to describe the area from which hair begins its growth on the scalp.