Which of the Following Statements Regarding Melanin Is True

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

• A)Men produce more melanin than women.
• B)In Addison's disease,less melanin is produced.
• C)During pregnancy melanin production is increased.
• D)Both melanocytes and keratinocytes produce melanin.
• E)Melanin is a white pigment.

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Definitions:

Aqueous Humor

The clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea.

Glaucoma

Condition in which the fluid in the eye (aqueous humor) accumulates, increasing pressure in the eye and damaging nerve fibers.

Otoliths

Small crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by detecting movement and gravity.

Cochlear Nerve

A nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.