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What does it mean if your body does not produce the pigment melanin?
First of all, pigment melanin is the thing that determines our skin colour (the less pigment melanin, the lighter the skin). So if a body stops making pigment melanin it would mean that your skin cannot get any darker.
What is the pigment which gives colour?
the brown or black color given to the body is through a pigment known as melanin
Which gland determines the rate of which the human body uses energy?
Thyroid gland determines the rate at which human body utilizes energy.
What is human body without pigment called?
They don't have the gene that leads to the creation of the protein for coloring.
Body composition testing determines what?
Fat compartments of the human body and lean compartments of the human body.
Where are pigments located in the human body?
Pigment cells (melanocytes) are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.
Which pigment gives color to human body?
The pigment melanin gives color to human skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes and helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
Why is my body hair blonde?
Body hair color is determined by genetics. The presence of a pigment called melanin in hair follicles determines the color of body hair. Blonde body hair is typically the result of lower levels of melanin in the hair follicles.
What is the colour of blood in human body?
It separates out as pale yellow.
What cells produce pigment in hair?
I am pretty sure you are thinking of melanin. Melanin gives basically everything on our body colour including our hair, skin, iris etc.
List of pigments found in human body?
Melanin is the main pigment found in human skin, hair, and eyes. Hemoglobin is the red pigment found in red blood cells. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed from the breakdown of heme in blood. Lipofuscin is a brownish pigment that accumulates in aging cells.
What caused Michael Jackson's disease?
Vitiligo (also known as leucoderma), is caused by a loss of pigment in the skin, due to destruction of pigment-forming cells. This disease causes a problem with the pigment cells and can occur on any skin colour, race or gender. It is characterised by pinky white blotches which appear randomly on the body and is sensitive to light. The exact cause is unknown.
