Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. because vitamins carry out various functions in the body, deficiency of different vitamins can have varied effects on the body. the primary role of vitamin d in the body is , and its deficiency may result in .

Primary role of vitamin D is to absorb calcium. It along with calcium, helps to keep bones strong. It also help to make the bone brittle.

Deficiency of vitamin D causes the bones to lose their strength. If body does not get enough vitamin D, then absorption of calcium is lost resulting in osteoporosis in adults and rickets children.

stress fractures occur largely in the feet and legs and are common in sports that require repetitive impact, primarily running/jumping sports such as gymnastics or track and field.