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What regulates melanocyte differentiation?
What regulates melanocyte differentiation?
- Melanosomes
- Keratinocytes
- MITF (correct)
- Tyrosinase enzymes
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Tyrosine to DOPA within the melanosome?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Tyrosine to DOPA within the melanosome?
- Tyrosinase (Tyr) (correct)
- Phenylalanine hydroxylase
- MITF
- Keratinocytes
What happens in individuals with a mutation in the gene for tyrosinase?
What happens in individuals with a mutation in the gene for tyrosinase?
- Less melanin production (correct)
- Increased melanin production
- Enhanced keratinocyte maturation
- Vitiligo development
Which skin condition is characterized by autoimmune loss of melanocytes?
Which skin condition is characterized by autoimmune loss of melanocytes?
Where does the synthesis of Vitamin D3 occur?
Where does the synthesis of Vitamin D3 occur?
What is responsible for the formation of the epidermal permeability barrier?
What is responsible for the formation of the epidermal permeability barrier?
What is the primary role of Langerhans cells in the immune response?
What is the primary role of Langerhans cells in the immune response?
Which type of cells are Langerhans cells derived from?
Which type of cells are Langerhans cells derived from?
How do Langerhans cells interact with keratinocytes?
How do Langerhans cells interact with keratinocytes?
What is the main function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
What is the main function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
Which process leads to the production of Vitamin D3 in the skin?
Which process leads to the production of Vitamin D3 in the skin?
What is the primary source of melanin production in the skin?
What is the primary source of melanin production in the skin?
What is the main function of the epidermal permeability barrier?
What is the main function of the epidermal permeability barrier?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
What is the main component produced by melanocytes in the skin?
What is the main component produced by melanocytes in the skin?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for the synthesis of Vitamin D3?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for the synthesis of Vitamin D3?
What is the primary role of Langerhans cells in the skin?
What is the primary role of Langerhans cells in the skin?
Which type of junctions are present between cells in the skin?
Which type of junctions are present between cells in the skin?
