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Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing keratin?
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing keratin?
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum germinativum
- Stratum granulosum (correct)
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?
- To produce pigment (correct)
- To provide UV protection
- To produce keratin
- To secrete cytokines and inflammatory mediators
Which pigment is responsible for red hair and is concentrated in lips, areola, and genitals?
Which pigment is responsible for red hair and is concentrated in lips, areola, and genitals?
- Pheomelanin (correct)
- Melanocyte
- Eumelanin
- Tyrosine
What causes albinism?
What causes albinism?
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Which layer of the epidermis is composed of dead, keratinized cells?
Which layer of the epidermis is composed of dead, keratinized cells?
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