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Deficiency of Ca++ in the body is due to lack of which vitamin?

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B
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C
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D
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Solution

The correct option is D D
Vitamin D is the principal factor that maintains calcium homeostasis. Evidence indicates that the reason for disturbed calcium balance with age is inadequate vitamin D levels in the elderly. So, deficiency of Ca++ in the body is due to lack of vitamin D.

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