LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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The three kinds of hair produced are Lanugo, vellus, and terminal hair. These structure of hair differ according to the duration of the lifetime in which they appear, the pigmentation present in them, and the location on the body. The three zones along the length of the hair are hair bulb, root, and shaft.
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