Which of the Following BEST Summarizes the Correlation Between Skin

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST summarizes the correlation between skin pigmentation and geography?

• A) Skin is lightest toward the equator,where UV radiation is strongest.
• B) Skin is lightest toward the poles,where UV radiation is strongest.
• C) Skin is darkest toward the equator,where UV radiation is strongest.
• D) Skin is darkest toward the poles,where UV radiation is strongest.
• E) Skin is darkest toward the equator,where UV radiation is weakest.

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PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body.

Calcitonin

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Mineralcorticoid

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