Which Statement About Cholecalciferol Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about cholecalciferol is FALSE?

• A)It is the chemical name for vitamin D₃.
• B)It is formed in the skin of humans by exposure to sunlight.
• C)It is derived from cholesterol.
• D)It is destroyed by UV light.

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, involved in numerous metabolic processes including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of bile.

Spleen

An organ located in the abdomen that is involved in filtering blood, producing white blood cells, and removing old red blood cells.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by interruption of blood supply to the brain, resulting in brain injury.

Ischemia

Reduced blood supply to an area of the body.