Question

Q.1) Name the following. i) A pigment present in the cells of epidermis.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Melanin is the pigment that is present in the cells of epidermis.

Explanation:

• Melanin gives colour to our skin.
• The skin complexion depends upon the amount of melanin.
• Melanin are also present in our hair, eyes.
• Melanin are produced in a cell called melanocytes.
• Our skin are protected from harmful UV rays of the sun because if this pigment.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The pigment present in the epidermis is Melanin.

Melanin is a pigmenting agent controlling the pigmentation of the skin, eyes and hair.It is synthesized and secreted from specialised skin cells called Melanocytes.Melanin secretion is controlled by Melanocyte stimulating hormone(MSH) of the Pituitary gland.Melanin absorbs UV rays and protects skin cells from cellular and DNA damage and lowers skin cancer chances.Some of the melanin related disorders are Albinism, Melasma, and Vitiligo.