Multiple Choice
Which of the following is FALSE regarding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light?
A) Precursors to calcitriol are produced in the skin by UV light.
B) Melanocytes are stimulated by UV light to produce more melanin, giving the skin a tanned appearance.
C) Age spots can be avoided by spending more time under the sun as you grow older.
D) Melanin provides protection for the DNA in the epidermal keratinocytes by absorbing UV light.
E) Too much exposure to UV light can lead to skin cancer, and melanocytes are particularly susceptible to damage from UV light.
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