Which of the following is FALSE regarding melanin?
A) Freckles are red or brown patches where melanin has accumulated in the skin.
B) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light stimulates melanocytes to release melanin, resulting in a tanned appearance.
C) Age spots are accumulations of melanin in patches that do not fade in winter.
D) The number of melanin-producing cells, melanocytes, is approximately the same in all people.
E) A nevus is a benign overgrowth of melanocytes in a localized area.

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The number of melanocytes is approximately the same in all people; however, the amount and type of melanin produced by these cells can vary, leading to differences in skin color.

Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Melanin