The Skin Pigment That Provides Protection from Ultraviolet Radiation Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is ________, which is produced by __________.

• A)carotene; hypodermal cells
• B)hemoglobin; blood cells
• C)melanin; dermal cells
• D)melanin; melanocytes

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Definitions:

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing, a condition that may result from disorders affecting any part of the swallowing process.

Xerostomia

Medical term for dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow, which can affect eating, speaking, and dental health.

Leukoedema

A benign mucosal condition typically appearing as a milky white edema of the buccal and labial oral mucosa.

Buccal Mucosa

The lining of the inside of the cheeks, part of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth.