Vitamin D Sources and Functions

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What is the starting point for the formation of Vitamin D?

Chylomicrons

Which enzyme is responsible for hydroxylating Vitamin D at Carbon 25 in the liver?

NADPH-dependent enzyme

What is the end product of the metabolism of Vitamin D in the kidneys?

Calcitriol

Which process is inhibited by 1,25-(OH)2 D3 through end product inhibition?

<p>Transcription of 1-hydroxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule transports most of the absorbed Vitamin D in the blood?

<p>Vitamin D-binding protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 1-hydroxylase in Vitamin D activation?

<p>Converting 25-OH D3 to calcitriol</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is 25-OH D3 primarily transported in the blood?

<p>By DBP</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ synthesizes calcitriol from 25-OH D3?

<p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DBP in transporting Vitamin D?

<p>(Primarily) Transporting 25-OH D3 in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

'PTH' plays a role in which of the following processes related to Vitamin D?

<p>(Primarily) Stimulating calcitriol synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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