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Hair in human body is made of the same substance as

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Knee
  2. Teeth
  3. Finger nails
  4. Skin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Finger nails

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Finger nails šŸ“š Explanation: Both human hair and 'finger nails' are primarily composed of a tough, fibrous protein called keratin. This substance provides strength and protection to these outer structures of the body. Keratin is also found in the outer layer of the skin. The dead cells filled with keratin form the strands of hair and the hard plates of the nails that we see.