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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