The main action of vitamin D is the movement of which?
a. Calcium and phosphorus
b. Potassium and sodium
c. Red and white blood cells
d. Creatinine and BUN
ANS: A
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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