Calcidiol Circulates in the Blood and Is Converted to Calcitriol

question 73

Multiple Choice

Calcidiol circulates in the blood and is converted to calcitriol in the

• A) kidney.
• B) skin.
• C) liver.
• D) bone.

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Definitions:

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound with the formula CaCO3, a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite (most notably as limestone) and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs.

Stalagmites

Mineral formations that rise from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited by dripping water enriched with minerals.

Travertine

A form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs, often characterized by its terraced structure.

Impermeable Rocks

Rock formations that do not allow water to pass through due to their tight grain structure, such as granite or clay.