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A pigment producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light?
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A dark colored pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called?
Pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called melanin. This is science.
Electrons in pigment molecules become excited when exposed to?
Ultraviolet Light
Is melanin the pigment producing cell?
No, keratinocytesdoes not produce pigments.. they receive it from melanocyteswho produces it.. this pigment it's called melanine.Instead, keratinocytesproduce keratin.
What is pigment producing cells in epidermis?
This is called Melanocytes
Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Melanin
What is the cause for grey hairs?
Your hair sacs quit producing pigment.
What gives you gray hairs?
Hair follicles stop producing pigment.
What is the layer of epidermis that has pigment-producing melanocytes?
Melanocytes are present in basal layer of epidermis .
What is the change in your skin when you are exposed to ultraviolet light?
It secretes a pigment called melanin.
Which type of cell contained in the epidermis produces a pigment that protects the skin against ultraviolet sun rays?
melanocyte
What is a natural skin pigment?
Melanin is the pigment that gives us our skin tone. The more melanin, the darker one's skin and the more protection from ultraviolet light and the skin cancers that can arise from it.
Why does blood red?
Due to the presence of a red -colored pigment called haemoglobin .
