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Melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, can reduce the body's ability to produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. This is because melanin acts as a natural sunscreen, absorbing and blocking some of the UVB rays needed for vitamin D synthesis. As a result, individuals with darker skin tones may require more sun exposure to produce adequate levels of vitamin D compared to those with lighter skin tones.
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How are hormones kept at the correct level to match the human bodys needs?
Hormone levels are regulated through a feedback system involving the endocrine glands. When the body detects a need for a particular hormone, such as in response to stress or low blood sugar, signals are sent to the endocrine glands to release the hormone. Once the hormone reaches the desired level, signals are sent to stop its production, maintaining balance in the body.
Why do organisms need food give two reasons?
To make energy for their bodys, and to STAY ALIVE!!!
What are the bones used for in your bodys?
Bones are used in bodys for holding them up. If you didn't have bones, you'll be a big jelly-like person on the floor. Bones are made up of cells that throw anything that makes them weak. Did you know millions of cells can fit in this period.
What are characteristics called that an offspring inherits from its parents?
Traits or characteristics that an offspring inherits from its parents are known as genetic traits or inherited traits. These traits are determined by the genetic material passed down from the parents to their offspring.
The organs that controls the bodys vistion are-?
The vestibular organs, the eyes and the brain are the body organs that control the body's vision.
What production is regulated by chemicals that reset the bodys thermostat to a higher setting?
Fever
What is the bodys way of getting rid of foreign objects out of the lungs?
Mucous production and coughing.
How does arthritis affect the human bodys ability to maintain homeostasis?
it will stop the joints from growing
Why do your bodys need Vitamin C?
Because our ancestors spent so long in places where fresh fruit was always available, we lost the ability to make our own vitamin C. Our distant relative, the house cat, does just fine.
How do oceans currents and bodys of water affect climate?
ocean currents help distribute solar energy other links are below
Do humans affect ladybugs?
because when they are mating they cant be pulled apart beacause it will ruin there bodys. when they are not doing anything dont touch them.
How does diabetes mellitus affect people?
Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease. It can affect all of the bodys organs and shorten your life if not treated and taken seriously. http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/diabetesmellitus.html
What is the medium for all bodys fluids and for regulating the bodys temperature?
Water.
When was Bodys Isek Kingelez born?
Bodys Isek Kingelez was born in 1948.
How do you bleed?
it comes from are bodys natural reaction with knifes it comes from are bodys natural reaction with knifes
How do you put two bodys on meez?
just fight and say hey and there u go two bodys!:)
What medication prescribed for a 9 year old is most likely to cause adrenal insufficiency?
Steroid use will decrease the bodys production and wil cause the tissues that create steroids to atrophy. An abrupt stop in using steroids will result in adrenal insuffiency as the now atrophied tissues are unable to produce endogenous steroids to meet the bodys demands.
