The stage described as a brief transitional stage is:

The stage described as a brief transitional stage is:

• A. Anagen
• B. Catagen
• C. Telogen
• D. Exogen

Answer: (B)

Catagen is the brief transitional stage in the hair growth cycle. During this short phase, growth stops and the follicle shrinks as the lower part degenerates, cutting the hair off from its blood supply and the dermal papilla. The hair becomes a club hair and remains in the follicle as the cycle moves from active growth to the resting phase. This transitional period sits between the active growth phase (anagen) and the resting/shedding phases (telogen and exogen).

Catagen is the brief transitional stage in the hair growth cycle. During this short phase, growth stops and the follicle shrinks as the lower part degenerates, cutting the hair off from its blood supply and the dermal papilla. The hair becomes a club hair and remains in the follicle as the cycle moves from active growth to the resting phase. This transitional period sits between the active growth phase (anagen) and the resting/shedding phases (telogen and exogen).