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Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from the UV damage when keratinocytes?
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Accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a pigment that protects DNA from UV radiation
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What pigment is phagocytized by keratinocytes?
Melanocytes phagocytize melanin. First, melanocytes which are present in the lowest or basal layer of the epidermis, produce the pigment melanin. The melanin forms granules called melanosomes. After the keratinocytes take up the pigment, it clusters around the keratinocyte nucleus on the superficial side. This protects the DNA in the keratinocyte nucleus from damage due to UV radiation.
How do melanocytes protect skin cells from UV damage?
Melanocytes produces melanin, the skin pigment that absorbs UV light from the sun and prevents it from damaging DNA in the cells.
Does the keratin in keratinocytes protect your epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight?
No.Seeking shadow at mid-day, when the sun is at its highest is the only fool-proof protection. Secondary is using protective sun lotion with a high enough factor.
Can a bad knock sensor cause your car to shutoff?
yes, it is protecting the motor from damage.
What serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes protecting them and DNA inside cells from damage?
Vitamin E
Which cell phone cover is best at protecting against water damage?
There are many cell phone covers to choose from. The plastic cell phone covers are usually better at protecting against water damage. Make sure that the cell phone cover fits appropriately.
Can excessive sunbathing lead to malignant skin tumours and how?
Ultraviolet light causes damage to the DNA in skin cells, including squamous cells and melanocytes. This damage is normally repaired, and if it cannot be repaired, the cell dies. However, in the cases where the damage is not repaired and the cell does not die, an abnormal cell is produced, which may become cancerous.
What kind of word is protecting?
The word 'protecting' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to 'protect'. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a verbal noun (gerund).Examples:The tarp is protecting my motorcycle. (verb)We use layers of protecting foam to prevent damage in transit. (adjective)The lawyer provided an instrument for protecting my assets. (noun)
Why do a plant cell have a cell wall?
They have a cell wall to protect itself from damage and protecting it from dangerous things.
Why do cell plant a cell wall?
They have a cell wall to protect itself from damage and protecting it from dangerous things.
What are hurricane shutters used for?
Hurricane shutters used for protecting homes, and particularly windows, from hurricane damage or damage by severe thunder storms, hail and gusting winds.
Which of the following is a function common to both copper and selenium?
Both play a role in protecting cells from oxidative damage.
