Which of the Following Statements Are True of Melanocytes and Melanin

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of melanocytes and melanin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Melanocytes are found in the dermis, where they are protected from mechanical injury.
• B)Melanin gives color to the eyes as well as to the skin.
• C)Melanin protects living cells from the heat of direct sunlight.
• D)Skin color is a genetic characteristic, and color darkens when the skin is exposed to infrared light.
• E)The more melanocytes per square inch of skin, the darker a person's skin color.
• F)A melanocyte that becomes malignant may give rise to a melanoma.

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