Actions of Vitamin D and Its Metabolites
Organ | Actions |
|---|---|
Bone | Promotes bone formation by maintaining appropriate calcium and phosphate concentrations |
Immune system | Stimulates immunogenic and antitumor activity Decreases risk of autoimmune disorders |
Intestine | Enhances calcium and phosphate transport (absorption) |
Kidneys | Enhances calcium reabsorption by the tubules |
Parathyroid glands | Inhibits parathyroid hormone secretion |
Pancreas | Stimulates insulin production |
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