The expanded distal portion of the hair follicle is the
A) papillae
B) bulb
C) glandular region
D) region of dead keratinized cells

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The expanded distal portion of the hair follicle is known as the bulb, which is responsible for producing the hair shaft. The papillae is a structure at the base of the bulb that supplies nutrients to the hair follicle. The glandular region is located in the sebaceous gland and produces sebum to lubricate the hair and skin. The region of dead keratinized cells is the hair shaft itself.

The Expanded Distal Portion of the Hair Follicle Is the