The dermis and stratum corneum accumulate a yellow-orange pigment when you eat foods, such as egg yolk and carrots, that are rich in ___.
A) indole
B) carotene
C) tannic acid
D) melanin
E) rhodopsin

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Carotene is a yellow-orange pigment found in foods like carrots and egg yolks, and it can accumulate in the skin, particularly in the dermis and stratum corneum, when consumed in large amounts.

The Dermis and Stratum Corneum Accumulate a Yellow-Orange Pigment When