Regulates
the absorption and deposition of calcium and phosphorous
Sources:
Fish leaver oil, Fish, egg yolk, milk and milk
products exposure to sun light is an important source of Vitamin D
Deficiency:
for
growth
Rickets:
as the absorption and position of calcium and phosphorous is impaired and the
strength of the bones are reduced hence the leg bones bend under the weight of
the body bending of ribs is seen.
Nodular
enlargement of the bone ends and sides especialy side ribs
