Which statement correctly describes the effect of aging on hair?

A. Terminal hairs become coarser.
B. Hair follicle sebaceous glands increase in number, causing hair to be oilier.
C. Hair on scalp becomes thicker.
D. Loss of melanocytes in the skin has caused the hair to turn gray.


Answer: A

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