PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is
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keratin
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melanin
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chromatin
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dermatin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Melanin is a natural pigment that gives your skin its color. It’s produced in cells called melanocytes.
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