Melanin Serves to Protect Cells Under the Epidermis from _________________________

question 16

Short Answer

Melanin serves to protect cells under the epidermis from _________________________.

---

Definitions:

Refractory Period

A period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.

Circumcision

The surgical removal of the foreskin from the human penis, often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

Orgasm

The climax of sexual stimulation, characterized by intense pleasure and physiological changes.

Gynecomastia

The enlargement of breast tissue in males, often due to hormonal imbalances, medication, or certain health conditions, not related to excess fat.