Skin Color Is the Result of the

question 115

Multiple Choice

Skin color is the result of the

• A) quantity of melanin in the skin.
• B) number of keratinocytes in the skin.
• C) amount of adipose in the subcutaneous layer.
• D) thickness of the stratum basale.
• E) number of melanocytes in the skin.

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Definitions:

State Of Arousal

A condition of the nervous system characterized by heightened sensory awareness and readiness for action.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate motivations that are essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Ventromedial Nucleus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating metabolism, including appetite and energy expenditure.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in controlling hunger and thirst; it plays a crucial role in the regulation of feeding behavior.