Beard

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary hormonal regulators?Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) bind to androgen receptors in facial hair follicles
2. What is the genetic predisposition?Determines follicle density and sensitivity to androgens, significantly influencing beard growth patterns
3. What makes a beard grow?Hormones like testosterone and DHT attach to receptors in facial hair follicles, telling them to grow thicker, darker, and longer hair.
4. When do boys usually start growing a beard?Beard growth usually begins at puberty, when hormone levels rise.

Androgens: Hormones, like testosterone, that are crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
Terminal Hair: Thicker, darker, and longer hairs that grow on the scalp, face, and other body areas after puberty.
Anagen Phase: The active growth phase of the hair follicle cycle, during which hair actively grows.