PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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People who are lighter skinned have ____
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Freckles & Moles
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Pallor or Blanching
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High Melanin Production
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Low Melanin Production
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Tanning
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Albinism. When a person has very little melanin, it results in this rare disorder. People with albinism have pale skin, white hair and blue eyes. There’s also an increased risk for vision loss and sun damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Melanin is the pigment that gives color to human skin, hair and eyes. Dark-skinned people have more melanin in their skin than light-skinned people. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes (melanocytes).
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