Match the component of hair with its description. 1 Portion of hair within the follicle 2 Contains blood vessels and nerves 3 Swelling where the hair originates 4 Portion of hair beyond the skin surface Match each of the options above to the items below. Hair bulb Hair papilla Hair root Hair shaft
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