Which of the following terms refers to fine, unpigmented hairs, which first appear after roughly three months of embryonic development?
A) lanugo
B) vernix
C) terminal
D) vellus
E) intermediate

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Lanugo refers to the fine, unpigmented hairs that are the first to appear after around three months of embryonic development. Vernix refers to a greasy substance that covers a baby's skin while in utero. Terminal hairs are thick, pigmented hairs that grow during puberty, while vellus hairs are fine, lightly pigmented hairs that cover most of the body. Intermediate hairs are not a commonly used term in relation to human hair.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to Fine, Unpigmented Hairs