With the Help of Sunlight, the Body Can Synthesize Vitamin

question 29

Multiple Choice

With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

• A) cholesterol
• B) tryptophan
• C) beta-carotene
• D) eicosapentaenoic acid
• E) histamine

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Definitions:

Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue

A layer of fat stored directly under the skin, serving as insulation and energy storage.

Skin Wound

A break or opening in the skin that results from injury or surgical incision.

Blood Clot

A mass of blood cells and coagulation factors that form to stop bleeding and facilitate healing.

Malignant Tumor

A cancerous growth capable of invading nearby tissues and spreading to different body parts, posing serious health risks.