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ViviFacial hair growth is not directly correlated with your overall growth. Genetics, hormones, and age play key roles in determining the growth of facial hair. Most people stop growing in height in their late teens to early twenties, while facial hair growth can continue throughout adulthood.
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What hormone causes most men to grow facial hair?
The hormone responsible for most men to grow facial hair is testosterone. During puberty, increased levels of testosterone stimulate the growth of facial hair, along with other secondary sexual characteristics.
How is a root hair cell designed for its job?
growing hair
What part of the hair contains actively growing cells?
The actively growing cells in hair are found in the bulb, which is located at the base of the hair follicle. This is where new hair cells are produced, allowing the hair to grow longer.
Is it possible for a boy to have facial hair but not to have started his growth spurt?
Yes, it is possible for a boy to develop facial hair before experiencing a growth spurt. Facial hair growth is influenced by hormones and genetics, which may not necessarily correlate with the timing of a growth spurt.
What is the sheath called in which a hair develops?
The sheath is called the hair follicle. It surrounds the hair root and provides nourishment to the growing hair.
