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Which form of Vitamin D is biologically inert and needs to undergo hydroxylations to become active?
Which form of Vitamin D is biologically inert and needs to undergo hydroxylations to become active?
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin D obtained from food (correct)
- Vitamin D obtained from sun exposure
- Vitamin D obtained from supplements
What is the biologically active form of Vitamin D3 known as?
What is the biologically active form of Vitamin D3 known as?
- Vitamin D receptor
- Calcitriol (correct)
- Calcidiol
- Vitamin D3
Which form of Vitamin D is usually measured in the serum?
Which form of Vitamin D is usually measured in the serum?
- Vitamin D receptor
- Calcitriol
- Vitamin D3
- Calcidiol (correct)
What is the role of 1,25(OH)2D3 in the body?
What is the role of 1,25(OH)2D3 in the body?
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What triggers the activation of downstream vitamin D-responsive genes?
What triggers the activation of downstream vitamin D-responsive genes?
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