Match each term with its definition or description.
-make colored pigment for the skin
A)Keratinocytes
B)Hypodermis
C)Papillary layer
D)Pheomelanin
E)Melanocytes
F)Arrector pili muscles
G)Eumelanin
H)Dendritic cells
I)Albinism
J)Reticular layer

Question

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Melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce and distribute melanin.

Answer: D
 Pheomelanin is a type of pigment that produces red and yellow tones in the skin.

Answer: G
 Eumelanin is a type of pigment that produces brown and black tones in the skin.

Answer: A
 Keratinocytes are cells in the skin that produce keratin, which gives the skin its protective qualities.

Answer: C
 The papillary layer is a layer of the dermis that is responsible for regulating the flow of blood and nutrients to the skin.

Answer: F
 Arrector pili muscles are tiny muscles in the skin that are responsible for causing hair to stand up when we are cold or scared.

Answer: H
 Dendritic cells are immune cells in the skin that are responsible for helping to identify and respond to foreign invaders.

Answer: I
 Albinism is a genetic condition that results in the absence or reduction of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer: J
 The reticular layer is the deepest layer of the dermis, and is responsible for providing structural support and stability to the skin.

Answer: B
 The hypodermis is the layer of tissue that lies directly beneath the dermis, and is responsible for insulating and protecting the body.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description