How Does Vitamin a Affect Bone Health

question 62

Multiple Choice

How does vitamin A affect 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. 
• E) It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero.

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