Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding Vitamin D During Pregnancy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding vitamin D during pregnancy?

• A)African-Americans have a higher percentage of deficiency.
• B)Dietary requirements increase by 50%.
• C)Vitamin D is important to support absorption of dietary calcium.
• D)70% of pregnant women have low vitamin D levels.

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which secretes hormones regulating a variety of physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.

Embryonic Origin

Refers to the initial stage of development in multicellular organisms, from which all tissues and organs develop.

Epithelium

One of the four primary tissue types. Nipple refers to the tiny capillary-containing connective tissue in the lips, which is where the term was first used. The use of the term was later expanded to include all covering and lining surfaces of the body.

Neurohypophysis

Also known as the posterior pituitary, it is a part of the brain that releases hormones directly into the blood under the command of the hypothalamus.