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sc00by25

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What percentage of the U.S. population is deficient in vitamin D?
 
  a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 20
  d. 30
  e. 40

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The main function of vitamin D is to promote
 
  a. secretion of calcitonin.
  b. synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol.
  c. synthesis of carotenoids and controls absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
  d. calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone.
  e. conversion of calcium and phosphorous to more readily absorbable compounds.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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