If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed,
A) the hair produced by the follicle will change from terminal to vellus.
B) the color of the hair will become lighter.
C) the texture of the hair will become coarser.
D) the hair matrix will lose its blood supply.
E) hair production will not be affected.

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The papilla of a hair follicle contains the blood supply that nourishes the cells in the hair matrix. If the papilla is destroyed, the hair matrix loses its blood supply, which can lead to the cessation of hair production or affect the health of the hair produced.

If the Papilla of a Hair Follicle Is Destroyed