Answer to Question #167669 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Jasmine Elfaqir

Question

. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays of Europeans, it becomes brown. When the rays stop acting, the skin brightens after a while, with the exception of certain areas (around the breast nipple, scrotum, etc.). What determines the color of the skin that changes with ultraviolet radiation? What cells are involved in this? What does this mean for the body?

Answer 1

It is determined by the amount of melanin pigment. The cells involved in this are called melanocytes. This process creates protection against ultraviolet radiation.