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    GlossaryMelanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

    regulates melanin production, affecting skin and hair pigmentation

    Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. It plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by increasing melanin synthesis, which can lead to tanning.

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