Hair 2
At the base of each hair
are tiny muscles known as the arrector pili muscles
which cause the hair to stand on end in a situation of
cold or fright. This is the muscle which causes
goosebumps. Certain specialized hairs found around the eyes
and in the nose serve a protective function.
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