All the Following Are Characteristics of Vitamin D Except

question 39

Multiple Choice

All the following are characteristics of vitamin D except

• A) it facilitates calcium absorption from the small intestine.
• B) it is activated by the liver and kidney.
• C) it causes the kidney to excrete less calcium in the urine.
• D) it prevents osteoporosis.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Compounds responsible for transmitting signals between neurons through synapses within the nervous system.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances and potentially influencing physiological and psychological processes.

Autonomic Neuron

A nerve cell that governs function in the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that picks up signals through the senses and transmits them to the brain and spinal cord.