Keratin in the epidermis absorbs ultraviolet light to protect DNA in skin cells from undergoing genetic mutation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: It is the melanin in the epidermis that absorbs ultraviolet light.
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A medical term that means surgical removal of fat is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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