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What is the change in your skin when you are exposed to ultraviolet light?
It secretes a pigment called melanin.
When exposed to ultraviolet light skin cells produces that?
Skin cells do not produce a hat - no matter what kind of radiation falls on them.
Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Melanin
A dark colored pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called?
Pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called melanin. This is science.
Can scorpions see in ultraviolet light?
No. They can not see in ultraviolet light. They are known to glow when exposed to ultraviolet light, though.
What begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin?
Vitamin D production begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin.
The fluorescent molecules will shine when exposed to?
ultraviolet light
Why do eyes need color?
Originally, everyone had brown eyes, which are caused by melanin in the eye. The melanin protects the eyes from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light.
How does sun exposure affect melanin?
The variations of skin color are a result of the amount of melanin that is produced and how it is distributed. this is obvious when you are exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In order to protect your skin, melanocytes produce more melanin and, voila!, you've got a tan.
Can burn if exposed to too much ultraviolet light?
Skin
Electrons in pigment molecules become excited when exposed to?
Ultraviolet Light
When skin is exposed to UV rays is melanin production increased?
Yes!!! The melanin in keratinocytes protects your epidermis and dermis from harmful effects of sun light. Thus, more melanin is produced.
