GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

APPENDAGES OF SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?
A
vitamin A
B
vitamin C
C
vitamin D
D
vitamin E
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Optimal vitamin D levels are necessary to increase the efficiency of calcium absorption. Without adequate vitamin D, the body absorbs no more than 10% to 15% of dietary calcium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Calcium keeps your bones and muscles-including your heart-healthy and strong. People who do not get enough calcium and vitamin D throughout life have an increased chance of having thin and brittle bones (osteoporosis) in their later years.

Detailed explanation-3: -“For better absorption of vitamin D, you must include vitamin K, magnesium, and zinc in your diet. They speed up the absorption procedure and reduce your likelihood of being vitamin D deficient, ” she suggests.

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