If a Fair-Skinned Person Is Sunburned, Why Does His or Her

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned, why does his or her skin turn red?

• A) The blood flow to the skin increases as part of the inflammatory response.
• B) The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases.
• C) Melanocytes increase production of red pigments.
• D) The blood supply to the skin decreases.
• E) Increased heat causes the skin to turn red.

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