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Following stroke, rehabilitation programs begin ____.
 A) within 24 hours of the stroke
  B) as soon as possible after stabilization
  C) 48 hours after stabilization
  D) 72 hours after stabilization

Question 2

Explain vitamin D's role in bone health, including the specifics of the mechanisms employed to achieve this goal.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Vitamin D is responsible for maintaining blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D does this by increasing mineral absorption in the digestive tract, increasing reabsorption of these minerals by the kidney, and mobilization of these minerals from existing bone.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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