Which of the Following Statements Are True of Melanocytes and Melanin

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of melanocytes and melanin (Select all that apply) ?

• 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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