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Which of the following is NOT a major function of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the integumentary system?
- Protection against abrasion and ultraviolet light
- Regulation of blood flow and sweat gland activity for temperature regulation
- Detection of heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain
- Production of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin D2 (correct)
What is the molecule produced by the skin that can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
What is the molecule produced by the skin that can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
- 7-Dehydrocholesterol (correct)
- Cholecalciferol
- Calcidiol
- Ergocalciferol
How is 7-Dehydrocholesterol transformed into Vitamin D3?
How is 7-Dehydrocholesterol transformed into Vitamin D3?
- Undergoes hydroxylation in the kidneys to form Calcidiol
- Metabolized by the sweat glands to produce Vitamin D3
- Converted directly into Vitamin D3 by skin photolysis
- Sent to the liver for hydroxylation, which transforms it into Calcidiol (correct)
What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
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Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
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Which molecule is produced by the skin and can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
Which molecule is produced by the skin and can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
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What is the function of the sensory receptors in the integumentary system?
What is the function of the sensory receptors in the integumentary system?
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Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
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How is Vitamin D3 primarily produced in the body?
How is Vitamin D3 primarily produced in the body?
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