Melanin

question 27

Multiple Choice

Melanin

• A) is a pigment produced by cells in the stratum corneum.
• B) is produced by melanocytes.
• C) is responsible for cyanosis.
• D) is responsible for birthmarks.
• E) is all of these.

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