Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134156415

Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 5.5, Problem 11CYU

What are the concentric regions of a hair shaft, from the outside in?

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