HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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What contributes to the amount of melanin a person produces?
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The number of melanocytes a person has
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The number of keratinocytes a person has
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The amount of keratin a person produces
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The amount of UV light a person is exposed to
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The amount of melanin in your body depends on a few different factors, including genetics and how much sun exposure your ancestral population had.
Detailed explanation-2: -The outer layer of the skin has cells that contain the pigment melanin. Melanin protects skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. These can burn the skin and reduce its elasticity, leading to premature aging. People tan because sunlight causes the skin to produce more melanin and darken.
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