MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Melanocytes are found in the ____ layer.
A
epidermal
B
dermal
C
hypodermic
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Melanocytes are in the layer of basal cells at the deepest part of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -These are the cells which are present in the deepest part of the epidermis. They produce a pigment known as melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin colouration.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epidermis and the dermis are the top two layers of skin in your body. The epidermis is the top layer, and the dermis is the middle layer. The dermis exists between the epidermis and the hypodermis. While the epidermis is the thinnest layer of skin, the dermis is the thickest layer of skin.

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