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Epidermal pigment is pigment that is on the outer layer of the skin. In humans, that is usually melanin, which is the pigment that makes up skin.
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What is the layer of epidermis that has pigment-producing melanocytes?
Melanocytes are present in basal layer of epidermis .
What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What is primary pigments contained in the epidermis are?
The primary pigements contained in the epidermis are carotene and melanin.
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.
List of pigments found in human body?
Melanin Rhodopsin Haemoglobin Iodopsin err...
Where are pigment cells located in the body?
Pigment cells (melanocytes) are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.
What body part is Pigment cells located?
Pigment cells (melanocytes) are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.
Does the stratum corneum contain melanin?
No. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale)No. They are found in the lowest layer of the epidermis (stratum basale).
Where are pigments located in the human body?
Pigment cells (melanocytes) are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.
What is the pigment that helps the deepest layers of the epidermis called?
Melanin is the pigment that helps protect the deepest layers of the epidermis.
What type of the pigment are present lower epidermis?
what type of pigment of present
Where do you find melanin in dark skin?
Melanin is produced by the melanocytes, and they are found in the stratum basale of the epidermis.
What is the layer of epidermis that has pigment-producing melanocytes?
Melanocytes are present in basal layer of epidermis .
What is in your skin that determines your skin colour?
Original Answer:(pigment. darker colored skin has more pigment) The color of your skin is determined by the amount of melanin given to you by your parents (genetics). It is found in the epidermis.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What is the layer of skin that sheds its cells and produces pigment?
epidermis
What is pigment producing cells in epidermis?
This is called Melanocytes
