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Hair present in the skin are

1. epidermal in origin and made of dead cells
2. epidermal in origin and made of living cells
3. dermal in origin and made of living cells
4. dermal in origin and made of dead cells

Correct answer: epidermal in origin and made of dead cells

Solution

Hair is formed from the epidermis, specifically from the hair follicle, so it is epidermal in origin. As hair cells move upward, they become keratinized and die, which is why the hair shaft is made of dead cells.

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