Question

Shortly before birth the foetus is covered with a coat of very soft and fine hair called __________.

Answer 1

Lanugo -

1. Lanugo is a type of body hair.
2. It develops in the fetus in the womb for protection and warmth.
3. Babies shed lanugo before birth, while some babies don’t shed it for several weeks after birth.

Final answer -

Shortly before birth, the fetus is covered with a coat of very soft and fine hair called lanugo.