FUNCTIONS OF EPIDERMIS AND CORIUM - LESSON 243
In this post we will learn the functions of epidermis and about Dermis or Corium. In the last lesson we have learnt upto Melanocytes. Melanocytes form and consist of a black pigment called melanin that is transferred to other epidermal cells and gives color to the skin. In several races, the amount of melanin accounts for the color differences, but the number of melanocytes in all races is same. Individuals who possess darker skin contain more melanin within the melanocytes, not a larger number of melanocytes. For protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, the presence of melanin in the epidermis is vital, which can manifest themselves as skin cancer. The persons or individuals who, through a flaw in their chemical makeup are incapable of forming melanin at all which are called albino (means white). Those persons will get skin and hair white. Their eyes because in the absence of pigment, the tiny blood vessels are visible in the iris (normally pigmented ...