NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cells that produces melanin, which protects against harmful UV rays.
A
Keratinocytes
B
Melanocytes
C
Fibroblasts
D
Osteocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The production of melanin takes place in specific ovoid organelles known as melanosomes which are produced in dendritic melanocytes that account for only 1% of epidermal cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Melanin is produced in melanocytes.

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