All of the Following Are Characteristic of Vitamin D Except

question 79

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristic of vitamin D except

• A) facilitates calcium absorption from the small intestine.
• B) is activated by the liver and kidney.
• C) prevents osteomalacia.
• D) causes rickets.

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Definitions:

Antibiotic

Medications used to combat bacterial infections, working by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Cellular Metabolism

The series of chemical reactions that occur within a cell to maintain life, involving the conversion of nutrients into energy, building blocks, and waste products.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a peptide hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, contributing to the control of the water balance of the body.