Question 1 options:
A)
Too much UV radiation can mutate DNA in skin cells and cause cancer
B)
The body produces more melanin with stronger sunlight exposure
C)
Keratin is the pigment responsible for skin color
D)
The inner layer of the epidermis divides quickly
1 answer
The false statement regarding the integumentary system is:
C) Keratin is the pigment responsible for skin color
Keratin is a protein that contributes to the structure and strength of skin, hair, and nails, but it is not responsible for skin color. The pigment responsible for skin color is melanin.
