An elderly patient is diagnosed with osteoporosis despite adequate dietary calcium intake. Which mechanism explains why bone mineral density is reduced?

💡 Explanation

Decreased vitamin D levels impairs intestinal calcium absorption because vitamin D is crucial for active transport of calcium. Therefore, reduced calcium absorption leads to lower serum calcium, stimulating PTH release, rather than promoting sufficient mineralization from dietary sources.

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