inspect (Éªnspekt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense inspects , present participle inspecting , past tense , past participle inspected. 1. verb. If you inspect something, you look at every part of it carefully in order to find out about it or check that it is all right. Elaine went outside to inspect the playing field. Cut the fruit in half and inspect the pips: if they are turning slightly brown it is ready for harvesting.
Pigmentation is the coloring of a person's skin. When a person is healthy, his or her skin will appear normal in color. In the case of illness or injury, the person's skin may change color, becoming darker (hyperpigmentation) or lighter (hypopigmentation). This results in a complete lack of pigmentation in skin, hair, or eyes. 2  Albinos have an abnormal gene that restricts the body from producing melanin. 3  There is no cure for albinism. 4  People with albinism should use a sunscreen at all times because they are much more likely to get sun damage and skin cancer.
Skin color is due primarily to the presence of a pigment called melanin, which is controlled by at least 6 genes. Both light and dark complexioned people have melanin. However, two forms are produced--pheomelanin, which is red to yellow in color, and eumelanin, which is dark brown to black.People with light complexioned skin mostly produce pheomelanin, while those with dark colored skin mostly produce eumelanin.n lighter skin, color is also affected by red cells in blood flowing close to the skin. To a lesser extent, the color is affected by the presence of fat under the skin and carotene, a reddish-orange pigment in the skin.