Which Layer of the Skin Contains Cells That Produce Pigments

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the skin contains cells that produce pigments that help protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet light?

• A)epidermis
• B)dermis
• C)subcutaneous layer
• D)basement membrane
• E)parietal layer

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Definitions:

Alkaloid

A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, characterized by containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, other carbon atoms, or heteroatoms.

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions that occur one after another, with the product of one reaction serving as the reactant for the next to achieve a more complex product.

Soap Micelle

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