How Do Melanocytes and Keratinocytes Work Together to Protect the Skin

question 13

Multiple Choice

How do melanocytes and keratinocytes work together to protect the skin from UV damage?

• A) Keratinocytes provide the melanocyte with nutrients critical for melanin synthesis.
• B) Keratinocytes maintain the appropriate temperature so the melanin will not denature.
• C) Keratinocytes accumulate melanin granules to shield the keratinocyte's DNA.
• D) Keratinocytes maintain the proper pH for melanocytes to synthesize melanin granules.