Skin Color Flashcards
1
Q
Skin color is influenced by two pigments in the epidermis
A
Melanin
Carotene
2
Q
Melanin pigment
A
Red-yellow
Brow-black
3
Q
Melanin is produced by
A
Melanocytes
4
Q
Melanin is stored in
A
intracellular vesicles(melanosomes)
5
Q
Melanin protects skin from
A
Ultraviolet radiation
6
Q
Carotene pigment
A
Orange-yellow
7
Q
Carotene can be converted
A
to vitamin A
8
Q
Carotene accumulates
A
In the epidermal cells, deep dermis, and subcutaneous layer
9
Q
Vitamin A required for
A
Maintenance of epithelia
Synthesis of photoreceptor pigments eye
10
Q
Cyanosis is
A
Bluish skin
May be caused by extreme cold heart failure, severe asthma
11
Q
Hemoglobin is (color)
A
Bright wed when bound to oxygen
