Difference between revisions of "Skin Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology"
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Whilst this is a key source of the vitamin in humans, as many animal species have hair covered skin, Vitamin D from this region is usually minimal, with dietary sources being much more important. | Whilst this is a key source of the vitamin in humans, as many animal species have hair covered skin, Vitamin D from this region is usually minimal, with dietary sources being much more important. | ||
| − | Vitamin D is then hydroxylated into it's active form, [[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis -Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]] in the [[Endocrine System - Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology|kidney.]] | + | Vitamin D is then hydroxylated into it's active form, [[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]] in the [[Endocrine System - Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology|kidney.]] |
Revision as of 14:36, 3 July 2008
Hormones have a large effect on the skin, details of which can be found at Skin - Anatomy & Physiology - Endocrine & Nutritional Influences. As a result [Endocrine effects on the skin|Endocrine associated skin pathology]] is relatively common.
The skin is also a producer of Vitamin D., the precursor of the hormone Calcitriol. Ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 300nm is required to convert 7-dehydrocholesterol to Vitamin D.
Whilst this is a key source of the vitamin in humans, as many animal species have hair covered skin, Vitamin D from this region is usually minimal, with dietary sources being much more important.
Vitamin D is then hydroxylated into it's active form, Calcitriol in the kidney.