Which of These Statements Describes Vitamin D

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes vitamin D?

• A)It can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight.
• B)It must be modified by biochemical alterations within the liver and kidneys before it is biologically active.
• C) It enhances the effect of calcitonin on bone.
• D) It increases Ca²⁺ absorption in the intestine.

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