Vitamin D is produced in human body by

Muscles

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Nerves

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Skin

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Skin
Vitamin D is a nutrient that can be met not only by dietary intake, but also from exposure to sunlight. Humans can synthesize vitamin D $_{3}$ (cholecalciferol) in skin cells following exposure to ultraviolet-B radiation.

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