Which of the following is a desirable physiologic result of skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation?
A) drying of the skin
B) a decrease in melanocyte activity
C) assistance in conversion of a cholesterol-related steroid into vitamin D
D) mild sunburn to promote replacement of old epidermal cells
E) None of the answers are correct.
C) assistance in conversion of a cholesterol-related steroid into vitamin D
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