A nurse is performing follow up education for a client who recently underwent a punch biopsy procedure for suspected melanoma. Which statement by the client indicates appropriate understanding of melanin?
A) "Melanin an example of an external pigment."
B) "Melanin is a yellow-brown pigment composed of fats."
C) "Melanin protects certain cells from UV light."
D) "Melanin is composed of hemoglobin, a blood component."

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Melanin is a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes, and it helps protect skin cells from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light.

A Nurse Is Performing Follow Up Education for a Client