Aretired contract administrator who enjoyed gardening sought medical attention for what appeared to be a sinus infection. he received antimicrobials but the conditioned worsened and he was experiencing severe painful spasms in his jaw. he admitted to injuring himself with a gardening tool while wearing sandals in the yard but did not seek medical attention for the wound. the man is likely experiencing?

Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from uv damage when keratinocytes a. provide the melanocyte with a protective shield against abrasion b. maintain the appropriate temperature so the product of the melanocyte will not denature c. maintain the appropriate ph in order for the melanocyte to synthesize melanin granules d. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a uv-blocking pigment layer