
Which organ is principally responsible for converting 25‑hydroxyvitamin D into the active 1,25‑dihydroxyvitamin D form via 1α‑hydroxylase?
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Options:
- Liver
- Kidney
- Skin
- Pancreas
Correct answer: Kidney
Explanation: The renal proximal tubule expresses 1α‑hydroxylase that converts 25(OH)D to active 1,25(OH)2D; this renal activation step is central to calcium homeostasis.
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