Some famous bearers of this name include: Lucille Ball. In the U.S. in 2015, it ranked 283 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,112 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. In contrast, the year before it ranked 342 in baby name popularity for girls with 970 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.
[edit on Wikidata] Melanocytes (/mÉËlÃ¦nÉËsaÉªt, -noÊ-/ or /ËmÉlÉnÉËsaÉªt, -noÊ-/) are melanin-producing cells located in the bottom layer (the stratum basale) of the skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, meninges, bones, and heart. Melanin is the pigment primarily responsible for skin color.
Skin is composed only of the epidermis. Newly formed cells, produced by the basal layer, push to the surface of the skin. Epidermal cells harden due to the production of keratin, a waterproof protein.Specialized cells in the epidermis called melanocytes produce melanin.The dermis contains hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, sense receptors, and the arrector pili muscle.kin is composed only of the epidermis. Newly formed cells, produced by the basal layer, push to the surface of the skin. Epidermal cells harden due to the production of keratin, a waterproof protein.