Pathology The level of circula ng 1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol is significantly reduced in patients with chronic liver disease because A The liver can no longer efficiently conve 25-hydroxycholecalciferol to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol B The liver can no longer efficiently conve vitamin D to cholecalciferol C The liver can no longer efficiently conve vitamin D to 25- hydroxycholecalciferol D The liver can no longer efficiently conve cholecalciferol to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol 💡 Explanation The level of circula ng 1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol is significantly reduced in patients with chronic liver disease because ✓ Correct Answer: C. The liver can no longer efficiently conve vitamin D to 25- hydroxycholecalciferol