HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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protects from harmful sun radiation
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controls body temperature
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produces sweat
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produces oil for skin
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Detailed explanation-1: -The shielding effect of melanin, especially eumelanin, is achieved by its ability to serve as a physical barrier that scatters UVR, and as an absorbent filter that reduces the penetration of UV through the epidermis (68).
Detailed explanation-2: -Melanin is found in most organisms across the plant and animal kingdoms, as well as in bacteria and fungi. Though best known for pigmentation, melanin also provides valuable protection from radiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -In its various forms, melanin fulfills a variety of biological functions, including skin and hair pigmentation and photoprotection of the skin and eye. Pigmentation of the skin results from the accumulation of melanin-containing melanosomes in the basal layer of the epidermis.