GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Melanocytes are derived from neural crest cells and primarily produce melanin, which is responsible for the pigment of the skin. They are found between cells of stratum basale and produce melanin.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, we can conclude that the degradation of melanin does not occur completely and it can be found in the upper layers of the epidermis, even in the superficial areas of the stratum corneum, and novel molecular-specific methods are required for studying the fate of melanin in the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your epidermis is the outermost layer of skin on your body. It protects your body from harm, keeps your body hydrated, produces new skin cells and contains melanin, which determines the color of your skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratum basale keratinocytes divide and then “push up” towards the surface, differentiating into cells of the stratum spinosum. The basement membrane forms the “floor” of the epidermis, and the junction of the epidermis and dermis.