Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 95

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Marquis de Lafayette

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Definitions:

Melanocytes

Cells located in the skin that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color and protection against UV radiation.

Melanin

A pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, responsible for hair, skin, and eye color, and provides protection against UV radiation.

UV Radiation

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing skin damage and other health effects.

Tactile

Relating to the sense of touch or the perception of pressure, texture, and vibration by the skin and other organs.