The main action of vitamin D is the movement of:
1. calcium and phosphorus.
2. potassium and sodium.
3. red and white blood cells.
4. creatinine and BUN.
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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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