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Pigmentation of skin is due to the secretion from

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Eosinophils
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Neutrophils
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Melanocytes
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Monocytes
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The correct option is C Melanocytes
Melanocytes are melanin producing cells located in the stratum basale of the skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye, the inner ear, meninges, bones and heart. Melanin is the pigment primarily responsible for skin colour. Through a process, called melanogenesis, these cells produce melanin. This melanogenesis leads to a long-lasting pigmentation of skin.

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