Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative feedback?
A) Release of chemical signals by keratinocytes that have been damaged by UV light that will increase the production of melanin.
B) Removal of nitrogenous compounds like urea within the sweat.
C) The near waterproof secretions of glycolipids that is released by cells in the stratum granulosum.
D) The secretion of antibacterial compounds in sebum.

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The release of chemical signals by keratinocytes in response to UV damage, which increases melanin production, is an example of negative feedback. This process helps to prevent further damage by increasing melanin, which absorbs and dissipates UV radiation, thus maintaining the skin's homeostasis by protecting it from UV damage.

Which of the Following Examples Listed Below Illustrates Homeostasis Maintained