Adequate Ca2+ absorption from the GI tract depends on

A. adequate amounts of vitamin C.
B. the osmolality of the extracellular fluid.
C. adequate amounts of vitamin D.
D. serum K+ levels.
E. serum calcitonin levels.


Answer: C

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