General Anatomy · Integumentary System · Medium
Melanin
Meaning: A pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their colour.
In practice: More melanin means darker skin, which provides more UV protection.
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Which word means: The system of fluid-filled canals and chambers of the inner ear concerned with hearing and balance.
Answer: Labyrinth
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Answer: Aponeurosis
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