Which term describes inherited predisposition to excessive hair?

• A. Congenital
• B. Hirsutism
• C. Hypertrichosis
• D. Topical

Answer: (A)

This question is about how terms describe hair growth tied to genetics. Congenital means present from birth, often reflecting a genetic predisposition passed down in a family. So describing an inherited tendency for excessive hair as congenital emphasizes that this trait is something a person has had since birth due to their genetics. The other terms don’t fit as directly: hirsutism is excess hair linked to androgen effects, not specifically about inheritance from birth; hypertrichosis refers to excessive hair growth that can occur in various patterns and may be congenital or acquired, but it emphasizes the growth pattern rather than the inherited predisposition; topical is unrelated to hair growth genetics.