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What is the pigment responsible for the pinkish hue of fair skin?
What is the pigment responsible for the pinkish hue of fair skin?
- Carotene
- Tyrosine
- Melanin
- Hemoglobin (correct)
What is the primary component of hairs and nails?
What is the primary component of hairs and nails?
- Melanin
- Hemoglobin
- Carotene
- Keratin (correct)
What is the function of hair follicles?
What is the function of hair follicles?
- To grow hairs (correct)
- To synthesize carotene
- To store melanin
- To produce keratin
What is the amino acid used to make melanin?
What is the amino acid used to make melanin?
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What is the pigment responsible for the yellow to orange color of the skin?
What is the pigment responsible for the yellow to orange color of the skin?
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What is the structure that produces hairs?
What is the structure that produces hairs?
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What is the characteristic of hard keratin in hairs and nails?
What is the characteristic of hard keratin in hairs and nails?
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What is the color range of melanin?
What is the color range of melanin?
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Where does carotene tend to accumulate in the skin?
Where does carotene tend to accumulate in the skin?
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What is the function of the epidermis in relation to hair growth?
What is the function of the epidermis in relation to hair growth?
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