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What is another name for lipofuscin?
What is another name for lipofuscin?
- Oxidative pigment
- Proteofuscin
- Yellow lipid
- Aging pigment (correct)
Where is lipofuscin accumulation commonly observed?
Where is lipofuscin accumulation commonly observed?
- Skin and hair of children
- Liver and heart of elderly people (correct)
- Brain and lungs of young adults
- Muscles of athletes
What is the main function of melanin in the skin?
What is the main function of melanin in the skin?
- Regulating temperature
- Providing protection against UV radiation (correct)
- Maintaining hydration
- Enhancing tactile sensation
Which cells produce melanin in the skin?
Which cells produce melanin in the skin?
Which condition is characterized by the localization and depth of pigment in melanocytes?
Which condition is characterized by the localization and depth of pigment in melanocytes?
What is a common sign that points out the malignant transformation of a nevus?
What is a common sign that points out the malignant transformation of a nevus?
In what races is physiological pigmentation commonly seen?
In what races is physiological pigmentation commonly seen?
Which factor stimulates melanocytes due to increased estrogen levels?
Which factor stimulates melanocytes due to increased estrogen levels?
What type of nevus results from malignant degeneration of nevi with junction activity?
What type of nevus results from malignant degeneration of nevi with junction activity?
Which condition is characterized by small yellow-brown macules and is related to exposure to ultraviolet light?
Which condition is characterized by small yellow-brown macules and is related to exposure to ultraviolet light?
Where is smoking-related melanosis commonly observed?
Where is smoking-related melanosis commonly observed?
What causes pigmentation along the gingival edges when taking medicine containing arsenic or drinking water contaminated with arsenic?
What causes pigmentation along the gingival edges when taking medicine containing arsenic or drinking water contaminated with arsenic?
What is a potential indication of Peutz-Jeghers or Addison’s disease when freckles increase around the mouth?
What is a potential indication of Peutz-Jeghers or Addison’s disease when freckles increase around the mouth?
Which type of pigmentation can occur in children who have a habit of pencil biting?
Which type of pigmentation can occur in children who have a habit of pencil biting?
What is responsible for systemic melanin hyperpigmentation in chronic poisonings caused by organic mercury compounds?
What is responsible for systemic melanin hyperpigmentation in chronic poisonings caused by organic mercury compounds?
Which drug used in AIDS treatment can cause pigmentation in the mucosa or teeth when taken for long periods?
Which drug used in AIDS treatment can cause pigmentation in the mucosa or teeth when taken for long periods?
In nevus classification, which type of classification is associated with melanoma formation?
In nevus classification, which type of classification is associated with melanoma formation?
What is the result of chronic poisoning from drugs containing arsenic on pigmentation?
What is the result of chronic poisoning from drugs containing arsenic on pigmentation?
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Aging pigment
Aging pigment
A synonym for lipofuscin, which is commonly observed in the liver and heart of elderly people.
Where is lipofuscin accumulation observed?
Where is lipofuscin accumulation observed?
Accumulation of lipofuscin, a pigment associated with aging, is commonly observed in the liver and heart of elderly people.
Melanin's main function
Melanin's main function
Melanin, a pigment found in the skin, primarily serves to protect against harmful UV radiation from the sun.
Melanin producing cells
Melanin producing cells
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Melanocytic nevus
Melanocytic nevus
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Malignant transformation of a nevus
Malignant transformation of a nevus
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Physiological pigmentation in races
Physiological pigmentation in races
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Estrogen's effect on melanocytes
Estrogen's effect on melanocytes
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Junction nevus
Junction nevus
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Freckles
Freckles
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Smoking-related melanosis
Smoking-related melanosis
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Arsenic poisoning and pigmentation
Arsenic poisoning and pigmentation
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Freckles around the mouth
Freckles around the mouth
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Graphite pigmentation
Graphite pigmentation
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Mercury poisoning and pigmentation
Mercury poisoning and pigmentation
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Zidovudine pigmentation
Zidovudine pigmentation
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Junctional nevus and melanoma
Junctional nevus and melanoma
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Arsenic poisoning: Permanent pigmentation
Arsenic poisoning: Permanent pigmentation
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