In order to regulate calcium in the blood, what does vitamin D facilitate?
A) Increased absorption of calcium by the small intestine and decreased uptake of calcium by the liver
B) Uptake of phosphorous by the liver and increased excretion of calcium by the kidneys
C) Decreased absorption of calcium by the stomach and increased storage of calcium by bones
D) Release of calcium from bones and decreased excretion of calcium by the kidneys
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