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Which type of vitamins are readily excreted in the urine and can lead to quick deficiencies?
Which type of vitamins are readily excreted in the urine and can lead to quick deficiencies?
- Chylomicrons
- Retinoids
- Fat soluble vitamins
- Water soluble vitamins (correct)
In which tissues or systems do fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A get stored in significant quantities?
In which tissues or systems do fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A get stored in significant quantities?
- Digestive system
- Liver and adipose tissue (correct)
- Nervous system
- Muscles and bones
What is the role of Vitamin A in the human body?
What is the role of Vitamin A in the human body?
- Immune function, blood clotting, and wound healing
- Vision, reproduction, growth, and maintenance of epithelial tissues (correct)
- Energy production, muscle development, and bone strength
- Cognitive function, emotional well-being, and sleep regulation
Which organic compounds cannot be synthesized in adequate quantities by humans and must be supplied by the diet?
Which organic compounds cannot be synthesized in adequate quantities by humans and must be supplied by the diet?
What is the primary method of transport for fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A?
What is the primary method of transport for fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A?
What is the role of retinoic acid in the body?
What is the role of retinoic acid in the body?
Which form of vitamin A predominates in nature?
Which form of vitamin A predominates in nature?
What is the main source of carotenes that serve as precursors of vitamin A?
What is the main source of carotenes that serve as precursors of vitamin A?
How does vitamin A and its carotene precursors get absorbed in the body?
How does vitamin A and its carotene precursors get absorbed in the body?
Which is a characteristic of cone cells in the retina?
Which is a characteristic of cone cells in the retina?
Flashcards
Water-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Vitamins that are easily excreted in urine, leading to quick deficiency if not consumed regularly.
Fat-soluble vitamins storage
Fat-soluble vitamins storage
Stored in the liver and adipose tissue (fat) in significant quantities, thus allowing for a longer period of time before deficiency.
Vitamin A roles
Vitamin A roles
Essential for vision, reproduction, growth, and healthy epithelial tissues.
Essential vitamins
Essential vitamins
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Fat-soluble vitamin transport
Fat-soluble vitamin transport
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Retinoic acid role
Retinoic acid role
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Prevalent form of Vitamin A
Prevalent form of Vitamin A
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Carotene precursors
Carotene precursors
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Vitamin A absorption location
Vitamin A absorption location
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Cone cells function
Cone cells function
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Study Notes
Vitamins and Nutrition
- Water-soluble vitamins are readily excreted in the urine and can lead to quick deficiencies.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A get stored in significant quantities in the liver and adipose tissue.
- Vitamin A plays a crucial role in the human body, including maintaining healthy vision, immune function, and gene transcription.
- Fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A primarily rely on chylomicrons for transport.
Vitamin A and Carotenes
- Vitamin A is an essential organic compound that cannot be synthesized in adequate quantities by humans and must be supplied by the diet.
- Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, plays a key role in gene transcription and cell differentiation.
- The predominant form of vitamin A in nature is beta-carotene.
- The main source of carotenes that serve as precursors of vitamin A is green leafy vegetables and yellow-orange fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin A Absorption and Function
- Vitamin A and its carotene precursors get absorbed in the body through emulsification and micelle formation in the small intestine.
- Cone cells in the retina, which are responsible for color vision and high-acuity vision, have a characteristic of being sensitive to light and containing vitamin A-derived rhodopsin.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the overview and classification of vitamins in biochemistry. Learn about the two groups of vitamins based on their solubility and their importance in human nutrition.
