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jasdeep_brar

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Vitamin D is used in the body for the absorption of which mineral?
 
  a. Iron
  b. Zinc
  c. Calcium
  d. Magnesium

Question 2

The main action of vitamin D is the movement of which?
 
  a. Calcium and phosphorus
  b. Potassium and sodium
  c. Red and white blood cells
  d. Creatinine and BUN


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jaykayy05

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The main action of this group of sterols is the movement of calcium and phosphorus ions into three main sites: small intestine, kidney, and bones.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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