Arkansas Esthetician Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the Arkansas Esthetician Exam. Practice with flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Prepare effectively for your test!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Where does the hair follicle originate?

In the epidermis
In the dermis, where it is rooted in the dermal papilla bulb
On the skin surface
In the hair shaft

The correct answer is: In the dermis, where it is rooted in the dermal papilla bulb

A hair follicle originates in the dermis, specifically in the dermal papilla bulb. This is where the cells responsible for hair growth and nourishment are located. Option A is incorrect because the epidermis is the uppermost layer of the skin and does not contain the hair follicle. Option C is incorrect because the hair follicle does not originate on the skin surface, it is rooted within the skin. Option D is incorrect because the hair shaft is the visible part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface, it is not where the hair follicle begins.