Question

Melanocytes are found in

• A. choroid
• B. ciliary body
• C. iris
• D. all of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above.

Melanin pigment producing cells or the melanocytes are found in the choroid, ciliary body and iris.
Melanin causes the choroid and ciliary body to appear dark brown.
Iris contains melanin pigment forming melanocytes whose relative concentration decides the color of the iris which may be anything from among black, brown, blue and green.