Which Pigment is Responsible for Blushing

Question

Which pigment is responsible for blushing?
A) eumelanin
B) pheomelanin
C) carotene
D) hemoglobin
E) melanocyte stimulating hormone

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that gives blood its red color. When blood vessels in the face dilate, more blood flows to the cheeks, giving them a reddish or pinkish tint. This is known as blushing.