Which Type of Cell Protects the Body from the Potentially

Question

Which type of cell protects the body from the potentially harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation?
A) nervous
B) muscle
C) epithelial
D) connective

Accepted Answer

Epithelial cells are the outermost layer of skin cells and provide protection against UV radiation from the sun. They also contain melanin, a pigment that protects the body from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Nervous, muscle, and connective cells do not provide protection against UV radiation.