Anatomy and Histology of Respiratory System

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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?

Melanin

Hemoglobin

Carotene

Keratin (correct)

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?

Tyrosine Signup and view all the answers

What is the pigment responsible for the yellow to orange color of the skin?

Carotene Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that produces hairs?

Hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hard keratin in hairs and nails?

It is tougher and more durable Signup and view all the answers

What is the color range of melanin?

Reddish yellow to brownish black Signup and view all the answers

Where does carotene tend to accumulate in the skin?

Stratum corneum and in the fat of the subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epidermis in relation to hair growth?

To produce hairs through hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

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What is the pigment responsible for the pinkish hue of fair skin?

What is the primary component of hairs and nails?

What is the function of hair follicles?

What is the amino acid used to make melanin?

What is the pigment responsible for the yellow to orange color of the skin?

What is the structure that produces hairs?

What is the characteristic of hard keratin in hairs and nails?

What is the color range of melanin?

Where does carotene tend to accumulate in the skin?

What is the function of the epidermis in relation to hair growth?

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