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Explain Why the Skin Appears Tanned,or Darker,after Spending Time in the Sun

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Explain why the skin appears tanned,or darker,after spending time in the sun.


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Fahrenheit

A scale for measuring temperature where 32°F is the point at which water freezes and 212°F is the point at which it boils under normal atmospheric pressure.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions including emotions, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Sterilizing (Autoclave)

The process of using an autoclave to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores, by applying steam under pressure.

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