The pigment called ________ traps ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and prevents the radiation from harming structures in the underlying layers of skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
melanin
Melanin, which is produced by melanocytes, absorbs UV radiation from sunlight and prevents the radiation from harming structures in the underlying layers of skin.
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the areas subject to stress. the tongue. the root of the tooth. the inside of the cheek.
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