Skin Color is Due to ________

Question

Skin color is due to ________.
A) dermal blood supply
B) ultraviolet exposure
C) melanin
D) carotene
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Skin color is influenced by several factors: dermal blood supply affects the redness or paleness, ultraviolet exposure can darken the skin by increasing melanin production, melanin itself is the primary determinant of skin color, and carotene can give the skin a yellowish tint. All these factors together contribute to the overall color of an individual's skin.