A Patient You Are Treating Appears to Be Deficient in Vitamin

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient you are treating appears to be deficient in vitamin D. You have previously prescribed vitamin D supplements, but they do not appear to be working. Which organs and/or tissues should you check to make sure that the enzymes they produce are functioning appropriately?

• A) the liver
• B) the kidneys
• C) the pancreas
• D) both a the liver and the kidneys
• E) the liver, the kidneys, and the pancreas

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sounds to the middle and inner ear.

Altitude

The height or elevation of a place above sea level, often affecting climate, oxygen availability, and physical exertion requirements.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting energy from a specific stimulus into an electrical signal.

Auditory Tube

Also known as the Eustachian tube, it connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum.