Which of the Following Statements Concerning Vitamin D Is Incorrect

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is incorrect?

• A)It can be synthesized by the skin on exposure to sunlight.
• B)It must be modified by alterations in 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.
• E)Its deficiency in children results in rickets.

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