That portion of the hair that extends above the surface of the skin is the
A)cuticle.
B)hair bulb.
C)root.
D)medulla.
E)shaft.

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The portion of the hair that extends above the surface of the skin is known as the hair shaft. The cuticle refers to the outermost layer of the hair shaft, the hair bulb is the base of the hair follicle, the root refers to the portion of the hair that is underneath the skin, and the medulla is the innermost layer of the hair shaft.

That Portion of the Hair That Extends Above the Surface