AIIMS2019Zoology-Human Physiology

AIIMS 2019 Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The vitamins required to maintain bone density:

A

Vitamin A and C

B

Vitamin C and D

C

Vitamin B and C

D

Vitamin A and E

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Vitamin C and D are crucial for maintaining bone density; vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption in the intestines, while vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, which provides structural support to bones. Option A is incorrect because, although vitamin A is important for bone health, it does not directly influence bone density like vitamin D does. Option C is incorrect as vitamin B complex does not play a significant role in bone density, and option D is not relevant since vitamin E primarily acts as an antioxidant and does not directly contribute to bone density maintenance.

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