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Hair follicle anatomy

At the base of the hair follicle are sensory nerve fibers that wrap around each hair bulb.Bending the hair stimulates the nerve endings allowing a person to feel that the hair has been moved.One of the main functions of hair is to act as a sensitive touch receptor.Sebaceous glands are also associated with each hair follicle that produce an oily secretion to help condition the hair and surrounding skin.

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