Transcellular transport of intestinal calcium is accomplished by entry into the epithelial enterocytes via

A) a sodium-iodide transporter.
B) an amino acid transporter (MCT8).
C) CaSR (calcium sensing receptor).
D) osteoclasts.
E) apical calcium channels (TRPV6 = ECaC).


E) apical calcium channels (TRPV6 = ECaC).

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