PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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What are melanocytes?
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The cells that make the skin waterproof
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The cells that make pigment
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The cells that cover the skin
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The cells that make the skin harder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Melanocyte is a highly differentiated cell that produces a pigment melanin inside melanosomes . This cell is dark and dendritic in shape. Melanin production is the basic function of melanocyte.
Detailed explanation-2: -Through a process called melanogenesis, melanocytes produce melanin, which is a pigment found in the skin, eyes, hair, nasal cavity, and inner ear. This melanogenesis leads to a long-lasting pigmentation, which is in contrast to the pigmentation that originates from oxidation of already-existing melanin.
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