After a severe burn, new skin may grow outward from the hair follicles. New growth begins here because
A)the hair follicles are very resistant to fire and heat.
B)a person has many hair follicles.
C)a hair follicle contains stem cells in the bulb region.
D)the hair follicles are located in the subcutaneous layer.

Question

After a severe burn, new skin may grow outward from the hair follicles. New growth begins here because
A)the hair follicles are very resistant to fire and heat.
B)a person has many hair follicles.
C)a hair follicle contains stem cells in the bulb region.
D)the hair follicles are located in the subcutaneous layer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hair follicles contain stem cells in the bulb region, which can differentiate into skin cells to aid in the regrowth of new skin after a burn injury.

After a Severe Burn, New Skin May Grow Outward from the Hair