NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following produces melanin?
A
osteocytes
B
melanocytes
C
keratinocytes
D
merkel cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the human skin, melanocytes are present in the epidermis and hair follicles. The basic features of these cells are the ability to melanin production and the origin from neural crest cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The synthesis and storing of melanin takes place in the cellular organelles specific to melanocytes, called melanosomes. Unique cellular organelles related t lysosomes, the melanosomes, derive from the young endosomes. Melanosomes have a different structure and function, according to the synthetized melanic pigment.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In humans, melanin exists as three forms: eumelanin (which is subdivided further into black and brown forms), pheomelanin, and neuromelanin.

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