In some cultures, females must be covered from head to toe when they go outdoors. Explain why these women are at increased risk of developing bone problems later in life
What will be an ideal response?
The hormone cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 ) is needed to form strong bones and teeth. When the body surface is covered, UV radiation cannot reach the skin to stimulate cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 ) production, so bones can become fragile.
Anatomy & Physiology
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a. endocytosis b. secretion c. formation of an endocytic vesicle d. pinocytosis e. vesicle formation
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Most preganglionic fibers synapse with postganglionic fibers in the dorsal root ganglia.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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