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) allow the hair to assist in touch sensation
C) bind the hair root to the dermis
D) cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle

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The root hair plexus is a network of sensory nerve endings that surrounds the base of a hair follicle. Its function is to detect movement of the hair, allowing it to assist in touch sensation.

The Function of the Root Hair Plexus Is to ________