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It is actually a group of naturally occurring pigments.
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The pituitary hormone that stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin is?
it is melanocyte stimulated hormone
Identify the hormone responsible for regulating skin pigmentation?
melatonin is the pigment which increases skin pigmentation. This is produced by melanocyte stimulating harmonemelanocyte-stimulating hormoneMelanin stimulating hormone, or melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH). It is produced in the pituitary and cause melanocytes to increase production of melanin, the pigment responsible for darkening of the skin.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
What provides a natural sunscreen?
Melanin
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
Darkening chemical in skin that determines skin color?
Hormones have nothing to do with human skin color. Melanin, a pigment, determines skin color by the amount of it present in the skin. The more melanin, the darker the skin.
Where does skin get its colour from Melanin Serotonin or or Insulin?
melanin
Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
What produces a thick oily substance of melanin?
Melanin
Is melanin in freckles?
Yes, freckles are bunches of melanin.
