I-R-I-S: Inside the Iris (Eye) and what are Melanocytes

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Melanin Theory: "Eye Pigment" 

Pigment within the Iris is collectively responsible for a persons eye color. Where the pigment is more present within the Iris the eye will be darker. Now you may ask why is that? The Iris has two different layers structurally, the inner most layer is called the Iris pigment, this layer is also called epithelium (IPE) and consist of a compact array of opaque cells. The second layer is the outermost layer known as the (Iris Stroma), this layer contains more loosely arranged cells known as melanocytes that synthesis the pigment. Melanocyte is a mature melanin forming cell, this means that it is mature in its natural state and forms melanin in its state of existence. 

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Article By: Nefer Maat (Jasmine Jones)