Colorado Esthetician Written Practice Exam

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Which cells are responsible for producing pigment in the skin?

Keratinocytes
Langerhans
Melanocytes
Merkel's Cells

The correct answer is: Melanocytes

Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing pigment in the skin. They are located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis and produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. Keratinocytes are the most common type of skin cells and are responsible for producing keratin, a protein that helps protect the skin. Langerhans cells are part of the immune system and help protect the skin against pathogens. Merkel's cells are found in the top layer of the skin and are involved in the sense of touch.