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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

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Scattered among the keratinocytes of the stratum basale are pigment-producing cells called ______.

melanocytes

Merkel cells

fibroblasts

Langerhans cells

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Understand the structure of the epidermis, which consists of multiple layers, including the stratum basale, the deepest layer of the epidermis.

Learn the function of keratinocytes, which are the primary cells in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin, a protein that provides strength and protection to the skin.

Identify the specialized cells scattered among keratinocytes in the stratum basale. These include melanocytes, Merkel cells, and other cell types.

Recall that melanocytes are pigment-producing cells responsible for synthesizing melanin, which gives skin its color and provides protection against UV radiation.

Compare the functions of the other cell types listed in the options (Merkel cells, fibroblasts, and Langerhans cells) to confirm that melanocytes are the correct answer for pigment production.