The roles of vitamin D in the body are Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults. (Option B and D).
What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for several important functions in the body.
There are two main forms of vitamin D:
vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and
vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 is the form that is synthesized in the skin in response to sunlight exposure, while vitamin D2 can be obtained from some plant sources and supplements.
Thus, the roles of vitamin D in the body are Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults.
The complete question is below:
Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which roles does vitamin D play in the body?
A. Helps in clear vision
B. Rickets in children
C. Helps in blood clotting
D. Osteomalacia in adults