Which of the following statements concerning hair is true?
A) In males, the hairs of the beard are vellus hairs.
B) Both vellus and terminal hairs are pigmented.
C) The majority of hair on the chest is vellus hair.
D) At puberty, much of the vellus hair is replaced with terminal hair.
E) Hair in the axillary region is vellus hair after puberty.

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At puberty, hormonal changes cause many vellus hairs, which are fine and light, to be replaced with terminal hairs, which are coarser, thicker, and typically more pigmented. This process is evident in areas such as the axillae (underarms), pubic region, and, in males, the face.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Hair Is True