Q. Consider the following statements regarding Vitamin D:
1. It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
2. Deficiency of Vitamin D can cause night blindness in adults.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Vitamin D (also referred to as calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Vitamin D deficiency can lead to weakened bones (osteoporosis in adults, rickets in children), hypocalcemia (low calcium levels in your blood) which leads to secondary hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands attempting to keep blood calcium levels normal).
Source: DTE
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