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In Biology / High School | 2014-03-20

Exposure to UV light stimulates the skin to produce which vitamin?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

Asked by NellyMussen414

Answer (3)

Your body is able to produce its own vitamin D3 when your skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, specifically ultraviolet (UVB) radiation. When UVB rays hit your skin, a chemical reaction happens: Your body begins the process of converting a prohormone in the skin into vitamin D.

Answered by Merica | 2024-06-10

Exposure to UV light stimulates Vitamin D to be produced

Answered by HannahN | 2024-06-10

Exposure to UV light stimulates the skin to produce Vitamin D, specifically in its D3 form known as cholecalciferol. This process involves a series of conversions that occur first in the skin, followed by the liver and kidneys. Thus, the correct answer to the question is option d: D.
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Answered by Merica | 2024-12-23