In what tissue must vitamin D be chemically altered to yield a compound that is fully active?

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2026-05-02 16:10

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To yield a compound that is fully active, a molecule of vitamin D must be chemically altered by kidney and liver tissues. In the liver, it's converted to calcidiol, and in the kidneys, to calcitriol.

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