NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

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: -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-3: -Answer and Explanation: Melanocytes are found in the stratum basale because this is the layer of the epidermis where they are able to transfer the melanin they produce into the keratinocytes that make up the majority of the skin in the epidermis.

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