Excessive exposure to sun increases the risk for skin cancer, which is comprised of which types of cells?

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Melanocytes are the cells in the skin responsible for producing pigments called melanin, which give our skin its color. Excessive exposure to sun increases the risk for skin cancer, which can arise from damaged melanocytes. Choice A, contusions, refer to bruises, and choice B, keloids, refer to raised scars, neither of which are related to skin cancer. Choice D, onychocytes, refer to cells found in nail tissue and are also not related to skin cancer.

Excessive Exposure to Sun Increases the Risk for Skin Cancer