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What are melanin patches?
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Patches of melanin found on human skin forms what?
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What occurs when melanin accumulates in patches in a persons skin?
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What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
Why are piebald horses called piebald horses?
A piebald horse is a horse with irregular black patches on a gray coat (which may appear white). There are two other colorings to distinguish a piebald from: Paint horses and Skewbald. A Skewbald horse has similar patches, but they are brown. A Paint horse is the opposite - they seem to have white patches on a solid coat.
Why is the roof of your mouth brown patches?
If you have brown spots on the roof of your mouth, it could be patches of melanin. Another reason brown spots might show up is because someone smokes.
How do you use the word melanin in a sentence?
She has a lot of melanin in her hair. Melanin is the pigment that gives human hair, eyes, and skin their color. Cells called melanocytes produce melanin.
Where can you get melanin?
is formed as part of the process of metabolizing an amino acid called tyrosine. In the skin, melanin is formed by cells called melanocytes. Certain medical conditions, such as albinism, are associated with the lack of melanin.
What is the pigment called that protects the body from uv radiation and gives it skin-color?
melanin
What is the name given to a person whose body lacks melanin?
A person without melanin is called an albino.
What are the dark patches on the sun surface called?
What are the dark patches on the sun's surface called
