Normal skin colour Flashcards
1
Q
What pigment is melanin?
A
Dark pigment
2
Q
How is melanin produced ?
A
By melanocytes in deep germ layer
3
Q
What does melanin do?
A
Absorbs UV radiation
4
Q
What pigment is carotene
A
Orange/yellow pigment
5
Q
How is carotene produced
A
pigment from some vegetables
6
Q
Where does carotene gather
A
Gathers in stratum corneum and adipose tissue
7
Q
What is the pigment of haemoglobin?
A
Red
8
Q
How is the pigment of haemoglobin produced?
A
From blood cells in dermal capillaries
9
Q
What is the extend of red colouring of haemoglobin determined by?
A
by oxygen concentration
