Which Statement Describes the Primary Function of Vitamin a in Bone

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the primary function of vitamin A in bone health? ​

• A)It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines.
• B)It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process.
• C)It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur.
• D)It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth.

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