When a patient asks what role the kidneys play in vitamin D function,how should the nurse reply?
A) Synthesizes vitamin D from cholesterol
B) Activates intestinally absorbed vitamin D
C) Metabolizes and breaks down vitamin D
D) Excretes excess vitamin D

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The kidneys play a role in activating intestinally absorbed vitamin D.
The kidneys play a role in activating intestinally absorbed vitamin D.They are not involved in synthesizing vitamin D from cholesterol.
The kidneys play a role in activating intestinally absorbed vitamin D.They are not involved in metabolizing vitamin D.
The kidneys play a role in activating intestinally absorbed vitamin D.They do not excrete excess vitamin D.

When a Patient Asks What Role the Kidneys Play in Vitamin