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A colored substance that helps to keep the skin from burning is called what?
melanin
What keeps us from burning?
the ozone layer prevent our skin from direct ultraviolet radiation thereby preventing us from burning
Does Melanin help to protect skin cell DNA from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation?
YES
Does Massaging of bony prominence helps to prevent skin breakdown by increasing the blood supply to the area?
True pr false
What is a danger of ultraviolet radiation?
SKIN CANCER!
What protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation?
Melanin is a substance produced by the skin that protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. It also gives skin its color.
What is the function of sebum?
Sebum:provides moisture for the skin and hairprotects the skin from friction.is an oily substance which therefore helps to prevent the evaporation of water.moves dead skin cells from the hair follicle to the surfacebecasue so it can work
What is the sebum's function?
Sebum:provides moisture for the skin and hairprotects the skin from friction.is an oily substance which therefore helps to prevent the evaporation of water.moves dead skin cells from the hair follicle to the surfacebecasue so it can work
What is the substance that helps promote mitosis in epidermal skin?
Epidermal growth factor is the substance that helps promote mitosis in epidermal skin cells .
Does melanin helps prevent water loss?
No. It gives color to the skin and protection to the effects of UV-radiation put off by the sun. The skin itself prevents water loss, especially the epidermis (upper layer).
A colored substance that helps to keep that skin from burning is?
Melanin
Is melanin found in the uppermost layer of the skin and helps prevent water lose?
No, melanin helps protect the skin from ultraviolet damage. Sebum helps protect the skin from dryness.
Radiation from the skin surface and evaporation of sweat are two ways in which the skin helps to get rid of body?
Heat
A colored substance that helps to keep the skin from burning is called what?
melanin
What protein substance helps the epidermal cells of the skin to be waterproof?
Keratin
How does melanin typically respond to ultraviolet radiation?
Melanin serves as a shield against UV exposure, which comes in the form of a tan that occurs when melanin pigments enlarge in response to UV radiation. By doing this, the skin helps to prevent sunburn damage, which can lead to cancerous melanoma.
What are the benefits of body massage?
It helps blood circulation its good for the skin it helps prevent stress
