What Is the Importance of the Pigment Melanin in Humans

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the pigment melanin in humans?

• A) It prevents destruction of vitamin D caused by UV light.
• B) It allows formation of vitamin B caused by UV light.
• C) It prevents DNA damage by absorbing UV light.
• D) It prevents DNA damage by reflecting UV light.

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Definitions:

Neuron's Organelles

The specialized structures within neurons, such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes, which perform various crucial functions.

Cell Body/Soma

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to dendrites and the axon, playing a crucial role in processing and transmitting neural signals.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, controlled involuntarily.

Multinucleated

Having more than one nucleus within a single cell, a characteristic seen in certain types of muscle cells and some other organisms.