PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
Question
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Melanin is found in the ____ layer of the skin.
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middle
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top
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bottom
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your epidermis is the outermost layer of skin on your body. It protects your body from harm, keeps your body hydrated, produces new skin cells and contains melanin, which determines the color of your skin.
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: -Melanin is normally present in the uveal coat and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Melanocytes in the ciliary body and iris are identified in the stroma. Choroidal melanocytes are located in choroidal stroma and suprachoroidal space.
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