Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding cells of the epidermis? The pigment melanin, produced by melanocytes, is primarily responsible for skin color Merkel cells are sensory nerve endings Exposure to UV Irradiation causes melanocytes to produce less melanin The epidermis is primarily composed of a stratified squamous epithelium Submit
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The statement "The pigment melanin, produced by melanocytes, is primarily responsible for skin color" is correct. Melanin is the pigment responsible for determining skin color. Show more…
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