BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 28, Problem 2CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason for dark-skinned immigrants to have more chances of vitamin D deficiency as compared to light-skinned people that are native to Sweden.
Introduction:
Skin is the largest organ in the vertebrates. It is composed of two layers: epidermis (outer layer) and dermis (deeper layer). The color of the skin is determined by the pigment known as melanin.
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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