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Skin Color
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Anatomy
12th Grade
09/30/2012

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Melanin
Definition
Brown to black pigment responsible for most skin color.
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Melanocytes
Definition
Produce melanin in the stratum basale. Distributes to other epidermal cells.
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Albinism
Definition
Mutation that prevents the manufacture of melanin.
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Suntan
Definition
Increased melanin production in response to ultraviolet light results in this.
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Carotene
Definition
Yellow pigment found in plants like squash and carrots. When large amounts are consumed, the excess accumulates in the stratum corneum and in fat cells and cause the skin to turn yellow.
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Cyanosis
Definition
A decrease in blood oxygen content of blood produces a blueish color.
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Birthmarks
Definition
Congenital disorders of blood vessels in the dermis produce this.
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