Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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ISBN: 9780321908599
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 9CP
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The relationship between sunlight exposure and vitamin D3 synthesis.
Concept introduction:
The skin gland consists of the epithelial cells. The exposure to the sunlight radiations causes the conversion of the cholesterol metabolite into cholecalciferol or Vitamin D3. It is due to the presence of the ultraviolet radiations in the sunlight.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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