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Vitamin D - Calciferol

Vitamin D is involved in Calcium and phosphorus absorption and regulation (needed for bone, teeth, and proper nerve function), and has some role in insulin secretion.

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Article: Vitamin D - Calciferol
Author(s): Dr. Biology
Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
Date published: 11 Jan, 2010
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Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-d-calciferol

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Mon, 01/11/2010 - 09:57). Vitamin D - Calciferol. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-d-calciferol

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Vitamin D - Calciferol". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Jan 2010. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-d-calciferol

For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Vitamin D - Calciferol". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Jan 2010. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/vitamin-d-calciferol

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/

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