Match each term with its definition or description.
-Make colored pigment for the skin

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Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin color.

Answer: G 
 Eumelanin is a type of melanin that produces a brown or black color in the skin.

Answer: D 
 Pheomelanin is a type of melanin that produces a red or yellow color in the skin.

Answer: A 
 Keratinocytes are the most common type of skin cell and produce a tough protein called keratin, which gives skin its strength and flexibility.

Answer: H 
 Dendritic cells are immune cells found in the skin that help protect against infection and allergens.

Answer: F 
 Arrector pili muscles are small muscles attached to hair follicles that contract and cause the hair to stand up (goosebumps).

Answer: I 
 Albinism is a genetic condition that results in little or no production of melanin, resulting in very pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer: C 
 The papillary layer is the outer layer of the dermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, and tactile receptors (for touch).

Answer: J 
 The reticular layer is the deeper layer of the dermis that contains collagen and elastic fibers, as well as blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

Answer: B 
 The hypodermis is the layer of tissue beneath the skin that contains fat, blood vessels, and nerves.

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