Which of the following statements about vitamin D is incorrect?

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Ultraviolet radiation aids in vitamin D synthesisParathyroid hormone levels rise during kidney failureThe kidney converts 25-hydroxycholecalciferol through hydroxylation25-hydroxycholecalciferol is administered to manage renal failure

Explanation

UV light facilitates vitamin D production in the skin. In renal failure, parathyroid hormone secretion increases. The kidney performs hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol to its active form. However, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol is not used to treat renal failure.