How can the body synthesize Vitamin D? Group of answer choices UVB exposure Bone resorption Transamination Activation of calcitriol
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UVB exposure: When the skin is exposed to UVB rays from sunlight, a chemical reaction occurs in the skin cells that converts a cholesterol derivative called 7-dehydrocholesterol into previtamin D3. Show more…
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