Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main factor that determines skin color?
What is the main factor that determines skin color?
- Environmental factors
- Hormones
- Diet
- Genetics (correct)
Which of the following statements about melanin is true?
Which of the following statements about melanin is true?
- Melanin is produced by keratinocytes
- Melanin is only found in the skin
- Melanin protects the skin from UV radiation (correct)
- Melanin is responsible for hair color
What causes variations in skin color among different populations?
What causes variations in skin color among different populations?
- Exposure to sunlight
- Migration patterns
- Adaptation to local environments (correct)
- Climate