Which of the following vitamins is useful in ostcoimalacia?
Correct answer: A. Vitamin D
- A. Vitamin D
- B. Vitamin E
- C. Vitamin C
- D. Vitamin A
Explanation
Vitamin D promotes intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, enabling proper mineralization of bone; its deficiency causes osteomalacia in adults. Students may choose vitamin C because it is also important for connective tissue and bone health, but it does not correct the defective mineralization characteristic of osteomalacia.
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