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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@vishweshshrimali5

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Hi!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

here is the link: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/77/6/1478.full.pdf+html

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following factors increases the synthesis of vitamin D by the skin? Geographic location north of 42ÂșN Illness that requires bed rest Working outdoors Use of sunscreen with SPF >8

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

We have to use the paper for this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YEAH article:

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Ohkay... so did you go through it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk the answer

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Well, I can't read the whole article... I have to leave in 10 mins :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

skim through it

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Okay give me a couple of minutes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

There is nothing mentioned about any of the options in the article

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

But I would go with D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

really

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Yeah! ...

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Well anyways.. gtg... Sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

one more

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Okay but quickly... I will try to solve it...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Compared to people with fair skin, individuals with dark skin pigmentation require ______ sun exposure to synthesize adequate vitamin D. less more the same

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

In addition, darker-pigmented persons and Asians have a higher prevalence of vitamin D insuffi-ciency because their skin is unable to produce vitamin D3 efficiently (4, 18, 19).

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

So, the answer would be B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do u know its more

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Because with the same amount of sunlight, they suffer from vitamin D deficiency, thus they must require more of sunlight

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

one more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following conditions does NOT limit vitamin D absorption from the small intestine? liver disease cystic fibrosis osteoporosis pancreatic cancer

OpenStudy (faiqraees):

If you still need help let me know

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