Question
Pharmacology Question on vitamins and minerals
The correct statement about Vitamin D is:-
A
The oral administration of 1,25-dihydoxycholecalciferol is required in chronic renal failure
B
25-Hydroxycholecalciferol is the active form of the vitamin
C
Vitamin D antagonizes the effects of parathyroid hormone
D
A deficiency of vitamin D causes an increase in calcitonin secretion
Answer
The oral administration of 1,25-dihydoxycholecalciferol is required in chronic renal failure
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (A) : The oral administration of 1,25-dihydoxycholecalciferol is required in chronic renal failure