The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.
A) serve as a source for new epidermal cells for hair growth after the resting stage has passed
B) cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle
C) allow the hair to assist in touch sensation
D) bind the hair root to the dermis

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The root hair plexus is a network of nerve fibers surrounding the base of the hair follicle. Its function is to detect hair movement and assist in touch sensation, making it an important component of the sensory nervous system.

The Function of the Root Hair Plexus Is to ________