Which of the following vitamin enhances intestinal absorption of calcium?: (A) Vitamin D, (B) Vitamin K, (C) Vitamin B1, (D) Vitamin B2
Answer is A. Vitamin Functions Deficiency Disease D Maintenance of calcium balance Enhances intestinal absorption of Ca2+ and mobilizes bone mineral Regulation of gene expression and cell differentiation Rickets = poor mineralization of bone Osteomalacia = bone demineralization Reference: Harper; 30th edition; Page no: 550