Question 97

(Multiple Choice)

If a fair-skinned person is outside on a hot sunny day, why does his or her skin turn red?


A) The blood flow to the skin increases.
B) The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases.
C) Melanocytes increase production of red pigments.
D) Carotene production greatly increases.
E) Decreased heat causes the skin to turn red.

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