MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False melanin is made in melanocytes
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Melanin is produced in melanocytes. These cells are located in different areas of your body, including: Your hair. The innermost layer of your skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Melanosomes are intracellular organelles that are uniquely generated by pigment cells in the skin and eye, where they function to synthesize and store melanin pigments.

Detailed explanation-3: -The basal cell layer contains cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce the skin coloring or pigment known as melanin, which gives skin its tan or brown color and helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

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