BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of this vitamin is to promote the absorption of phosphorus and calcium and to build and maintain bones.
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin D functions by stimulating intestinal calcium and phosphorus absorption, by stimulating bone calcium mobilization, and by increasing renal reabsorption of calcium in the distal tubule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parathormone and vitamin D enhance calcium and phosphorus absorption in the intestine; at the renal level parathormone helps absorb calcium but promotes phosphorus excretion, while vitamin D enhances both calcium and phosphorus renal absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D is a secosteriod hormone essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization which is positively associated with bone mineral density [BMD]. It is well-established that prolonged and severe vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Phosphorus works with calcium to increase bone-strengthening benefits. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Thereby, increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to build and maintain strong bones.

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