Skin Color Flashcards
1
Q
Skin color is determined by three pigments, melanin, _ and _
A
Carotene
Hemoglobin
2
Q
Melanin ranges from colors (3)
A
Red
Brown
Black
3
Q
Melanin made in specialized cells called _
A
Melanocytes
4
Q
Melanocytes lie within lower layer of _
A
Epidermis
5
Q
All races have same number of _
A
Melanocytes
6
Q
Melanocytes of darker people produce more and also _ melanin
A
Darker
7
Q
Cartoon is orange and absorbed from _
A
Veggies such as carrots
8
Q
Carotene accumulates in _
A
Outer layer of epidermis
9
Q
Carotene most noticeable in (2)
A
Palms
Soles
10
Q
Hemoglobin, within _ gives skin pinkish hue
A
Blood vessels of dermis
11
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