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what are the two main parts of hair?

• the hair follicle (the part embedded within the skin). 

• the hair on your feet

• the hair on your eyebrows

• the hair follicle (the part embedded within the skin). 

which part of the hair contains DNA?

• follice/root

• split ends

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what hair would be classified as individual evidence?

• is the root is attached

• the feet is attached

name a famous political leader whose hair was investigated when they died?

• george washinton

• abe lincoln

• napolean

• columbus

what are the three macroscopic properties of hair?

• color

• length

• texture

• style

what are three microscopic properties of hair?

• pattern of medula

• pigmentation of cortex

• types of scales

• songs of hair

what are three properties of hair's cuticles?

• type of scale

• coronal spinus

• imbricate

• split ends

list 2 facts about hair cortex

• shows pigment

• has keratin

• split ends

• volume

list 2 facts about hair medulla

• center of the hair shaft

• difficult to see with a cheap microscope

• end of hair length

• makes hair straight

what are three parts of hair shaft?

• medulla

• cortex

• cuticle

• pigment