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Understanding the Hair Shaft: Structure and Function

The externally observable part of a hair is called the hair shaft.

Here's a breakdown:

* Hair follicle: This is the structure embedded in the skin where the hair grows.

* Hair bulb: The base of the hair follicle where new hair cells are produced.

* Hair shaft: The visible part of the hair that extends from the scalp or skin surface.

* Hair root: The part of the hair embedded in the follicle.

So, when you see a strand of hair, that's the hair shaft!