PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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keratin is the skin pigment that protects us against ultraviolet light.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In addition, keratin is the most abundant protein in the stratum corneum and has chemical groups capable of absorbing UV radiation (e.g. amino acids aromatic, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine).
Detailed explanation-2: -What color is keratin? Hair, and the keratin within it, contains a pigment called melanin. Melanocytes are special cells that make melanin. Once made, melanin travels to other cells throughout your body.
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