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In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier), the skin serves other functions. Which of the following is another vital function of the skin?
A) It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
B) The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy.
C) It aids in the transport of materials throughout the body.
D) It converts modified epidermal cholesterol to a vitamin D precursor important to calcium metabolism.
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You gave me the correct answer, thank you.
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