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During which phase of the hair growth cycle do hair follicles detach from the blood supply?
During which phase of the hair growth cycle do hair follicles detach from the blood supply?
- Anagen phase
- Exogen phase
- Telogen phase
- Catagen phase (correct)
What percentage of hair follicles are typically in the anagen phase?
What percentage of hair follicles are typically in the anagen phase?
- 90% (correct)
- 10%
- 50%
- 30%
How long does the telogen phase of the hair growth cycle usually last?
How long does the telogen phase of the hair growth cycle usually last?
- 1-2 weeks
- 3-6 months (correct)
- 2-3 months
- 6-9 months
Which phase of the hair growth cycle is characterized by no active hair growth?
Which phase of the hair growth cycle is characterized by no active hair growth?
What is the significance of the exogen phase in the hair growth cycle?
What is the significance of the exogen phase in the hair growth cycle?
What percentage of hair strands are expected to be lost per day during the exogen phase?
What percentage of hair strands are expected to be lost per day during the exogen phase?
Which phase marks the transition between active hair growth and resting in the hair growth cycle?
Which phase marks the transition between active hair growth and resting in the hair growth cycle?
What determines how fast a person's hair grows during the anagen phase?
What determines how fast a person's hair grows during the anagen phase?
What is the estimated rate of hair growth per month during the anagen phase?
What is the estimated rate of hair growth per month during the anagen phase?
Which phase of the hair growth cycle involves the detachment of hair follicles from the blood supply?
Which phase of the hair growth cycle involves the detachment of hair follicles from the blood supply?
What percentage of hair is typically in the exogen phase at any given time?
What percentage of hair is typically in the exogen phase at any given time?
During which phase of the hair growth cycle are old hairs pushed out by new hair growth?
During which phase of the hair growth cycle are old hairs pushed out by new hair growth?
What happens to hair follicles during the catagen phase?
What happens to hair follicles during the catagen phase?
In which phase of the hair growth cycle does no active hair growth occur?
In which phase of the hair growth cycle does no active hair growth occur?
What would happen if there was no exogen phase in the hair growth cycle?
What would happen if there was no exogen phase in the hair growth cycle?
Which phase of the hair growth cycle marks the beginning of new hair cell production?
Which phase of the hair growth cycle marks the beginning of new hair cell production?
How long does the shedding phase (exogen) of the hair growth cycle typically last?
How long does the shedding phase (exogen) of the hair growth cycle typically last?
