What Role Do the Kidneys Play in Vitamin D Function

question 21

Multiple Choice

What role do the kidneys play in vitamin D function?

• A) Synthesizing vitamin D from cholesterol
• B) Activating intestinally absorbed vitamin D
• C) Metabolizing and breaking down vitamin D
• D) Excreting excess vitamin D

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