Which of the Following Statements Indicates the Way in Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?

• A) The skin is protected by the synthesis of three pigments that contribute to the skin's color.
• B) The skin is protected by increasing the number of epidermal dendritic cells, which help to activate the immune system.
• C) Carotene, which accumulates in the stratum corneum and hypodermal adipose tissue, is synthesized in large amounts in the presence of sunlight.
• D) Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin dispersion, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.

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