Dr. Cortez informs Julia that her fetus has developed a fine, silky hair that covers the majority of her baby's skin surface. While Julia is concerned about this, Dr. Cortez informs her that the hair will be mostly shed before the baby's birth. What is the name of this hair?
A) baby hair
B) fetal hair
C) down
D) lanugo

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The hair that covers a fetus's skin surface is called lanugo. It is a fine, silky hair that is usually shed before birth. Option A, baby hair, refers to the hair that grows after birth. Option B, fetal hair, is a general term that can refer to any hair that grows on a fetus, including lanugo. Option C, down, may be used to describe the soft hair on a bird or some mammals, but it is not typically used to describe fetal hair.

Dr Cortez Informs Julia That Her Fetus Has Developed a Fine