{"id":23948,"date":"2024-04-15T06:40:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=23948"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:40:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:40:24","slug":"pigmentation-of-skin-is-due-to-a-lymphocytes-b-monocytes-c-leucocytes-d-melanocytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/pigmentation-of-skin-is-due-to-a-lymphocytes-b-monocytes-c-leucocytes-d-melanocytes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigmentation of skin is due to A. lymphocytes B. monocytes C. leucocytes D. melanocytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;lymphocytes&#8221; option2=&#8221;monocytes&#8221; option3=&#8221;leucocytes&#8221; option4=&#8221;melanocytes&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. melanocytes.<\/p>\n<p>Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. 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