A substance that is produced by the integumentary system and remains in the skin is
A) vitamin A
B) adipose
C) perspiration
D) melanin
E) hemoglobin

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Melanin is a pigment that is produced by melanocytes in the skin and remains in the skin, providing protection against harmful UV rays. Vitamin A, adipose, and hemoglobin are not produced by the integumentary system, and perspiration is secreted by sweat glands and does not stay in the skin.

A Substance That Is Produced by the Integumentary System and Remains