Which of the following substances is the determinant of an individual's skin color?

A. Low blood pressure is not typically associated with elevated potassium levels. While severe hyperkalemia can impact the cardiovascular system, it does not directly cause low blood pressure as a primary symptom.

B. Rapid respirations are generally associated with conditions like acidosis or respiratory distress but are not a primary consequence of elevated potassium levels.

C. Elevated potassium levels are not typically associated with constipation. In fact, hyperkalemia can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or abdominal cramping, but constipation is more commonly linked to conditions like low potassium levels (hypokalemia).

D. Elevated potassium levels, or hyperkalemia, can cause cardiac irregularities such as arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening if not managed promptly. This is the most significant and direct effect of high potassium levels in the blood.

A. Vitamin B12 is not synthesized in the skin. It is primarily absorbed through the digestive system from dietary sources such as meat and dairy products.
B. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, which triggers the production of vitamin D3, a precursor to the active form of vitamin D.
C. Vitamin A is obtained from dietary sources, such as fruits and vegetables, and is not synthesized in the skin.
D. Vitamin K is primarily absorbed from food and produced by bacteria in the intestines, not synthesized in the skin.