The turban protects the hair and keeps it clean. On drum cymbal stands, it protects the cymbal from cracking and ensures a clean sound. Keratin also protects epithelial cells from damage or stress. Their skin is covered in mucus which protects it from infection. Matt protects Foggy against bullies and helps him study. Melanin protects the body by absorbing ultraviolet radiation. The iron oxide layer, unlike rust, also protects the steel from corrosion through passivation. This better protects car occupants against injury. Scout's cumbersome costume protects her but restricts her vision. Latex is a sticky defensive secretion that protects plants against herbivores. Crunch also protects Crash and Coco from harm. Second, a fixative typically protects a sample from extrinsic damage. This protects devices that do not support PoE. The Constitution, however, only protects against state actors. All splicing techniques involve installing an enclosure that protects the splice.