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dakota nelson

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on: Aug 11, 2018

Higher amounts of melanin in the skin inhibit the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

An overabundance of vitamin D in the body causes rickets.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE

dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018

Great answer, keep it coming

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

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