Question

assignment: chapter 12 test: skin: the integumentary system time remaining: 0:17:48 questions eh2mt09h_ch12.19m 8. which of the following options describes the term melanin? a. cells that store large quantities of fat b. the lowest layer of the epidermis c. a fibrous, water - repellent protein d. the pigment that determines the color of the skin

Explanation:

Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin. It is responsible for determining skin color, as well as hair and eye color. Different amounts and types of melanin lead to variations in skin tone.

Answer:

D. the pigment that determines the color of the skin