Red Seal Cosmetology Practice Exam

What is vellus hair also known as?

1. Terminal hair

2. Lanugo hair

3. Anlagen hair

4. Catagen hair

The correct answer is: Lanugo hair

Vellus hair is thin, short, and often colorless hair that covers most of the body. It is also known as "peach fuzz" and is typically only present on children and women. Option A, Terminal hair, is thicker and longer than vellus hair and is the type of hair that grows on the scalp, face, underarms, and pubic area. Options C and D, Anagen hair and Catagen hair, refer to the different stages of hair growth and do not accurately describe vellus hair. Thus, the correct answer is B, Lanugo hair, as it is the only option that accurately describes vellus hair.