Nails Appear Pink Because of Underlying _____

Question

Nails appear pink because of underlying _____.
A) capillaries
B) keratin
C) epidermal cells
D) melanin

Accepted Answer

Nails appear pink because of the presence of underlying capillaries. The translucent nail plate allows the red color of oxygenated blood to show through, creating the characteristic pink color of healthy nails.