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.
The epidermis has several strata (layers) that contain four cell types. Keratinocytes produce keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility and waterproofs the skin surface. Melanocytes produce melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color.Merkel's cells are probably involved with touch reception.he deepest layer of the epidermis, the stratum basale, is a single layer of cells resting on a basement membrane (layer between the dermis and epidermis). The stratum basale cells divide continuously. As new cells form, older ones are pushed toward the skin surface.