Science vs Common Sense. Saxophones are mostly made from brass, which is an alloy mostly of copper and zinc. There are and have been slightly different combinations, and various other metals (e.g. lead) also included. Saxophones are also made from other materials, e.g. copper, bronze, silver and plastic. Various finishes are available: different types of lacquer and metal plating, e.g. silver, gold and nickel.
Due to the many other functions of melanocyte-stimulating hormone besides melanin production, there are likely to be a number of other factors that regulate its production. This means that, unlike most hormones, melanocyte-stimulating hormone release is not thought to be controlled by a direct feedback mechanism.
The Pigment Melanin is produced by cells in the Epidermis called Melanocytes. Melanin is defined as: According to the Merriam Websterâs Colligate Dictionary as: *Melanism â 1. An increased amount of black or nearly black pigmentation (as of skin, feathers, or hair) of an individual or kind of organism. 2.