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What is the primary role of Vitamin K in the body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin K in the body?
Which of the following foods is a rich source of Vitamin K?
Which of the following foods is a rich source of Vitamin K?
What is the consequence of a Vitamin K deficiency in newborns?
What is the consequence of a Vitamin K deficiency in newborns?
How is Vitamin E primarily stored in the body?
How is Vitamin E primarily stored in the body?
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What synthetic form of Vitamin K is mentioned?
What synthetic form of Vitamin K is mentioned?
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Which clotting factors are dependent on Vitamin K for maturation?
Which clotting factors are dependent on Vitamin K for maturation?
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What possible effect does long-term antibiotic treatment have on Vitamin K levels?
What possible effect does long-term antibiotic treatment have on Vitamin K levels?
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins mentioned?
What are the fat-soluble vitamins mentioned?
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What effect do anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin have on Vitamin K?
What effect do anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin have on Vitamin K?
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What common symptom may indicate a vitamin K deficiency?
What common symptom may indicate a vitamin K deficiency?
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What condition is characterized by severe deficiency of Vitamin A leading to blindness?
What condition is characterized by severe deficiency of Vitamin A leading to blindness?
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What is the final active form of Vitamin D known as?
What is the final active form of Vitamin D known as?
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with the aid of UV light?
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with the aid of UV light?
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What is a common effect of Vitamin D deficiency in children?
What is a common effect of Vitamin D deficiency in children?
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How does Vitamin D affect calcium absorption in the body?
How does Vitamin D affect calcium absorption in the body?
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What is a possible consequence of excessive intake of Vitamin A over time?
What is a possible consequence of excessive intake of Vitamin A over time?
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Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant by inactivating reactive oxygen species?
Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant by inactivating reactive oxygen species?
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What dietary sources are high in Vitamin D?
What dietary sources are high in Vitamin D?
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In adults, Vitamin D deficiency can lead to which of the following conditions?
In adults, Vitamin D deficiency can lead to which of the following conditions?
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What can long-term excessive supplementation of Vitamin D lead to?
What can long-term excessive supplementation of Vitamin D lead to?
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What is the primary characteristic of fat soluble vitamins in terms of storage in the body?
What is the primary characteristic of fat soluble vitamins in terms of storage in the body?
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Which of the following vitamins is classified as a fat soluble vitamin?
Which of the following vitamins is classified as a fat soluble vitamin?
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Which statement accurately describes the absorption of fat soluble vitamins?
Which statement accurately describes the absorption of fat soluble vitamins?
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What is a consequence of excessive intake of fat soluble vitamins?
What is a consequence of excessive intake of fat soluble vitamins?
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Which of the following diseases is associated with Vitamin A deficiency?
Which of the following diseases is associated with Vitamin A deficiency?
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What role does Vitamin A play in vision?
What role does Vitamin A play in vision?
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Which dietary source is a rich source of preformed vitamin A?
Which dietary source is a rich source of preformed vitamin A?
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Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant and may reduce the risk of cancer?
Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant and may reduce the risk of cancer?
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How are provitamins converted into active forms of Vitamin A?
How are provitamins converted into active forms of Vitamin A?
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What is the primary function of retinoic acid in the body?
What is the primary function of retinoic acid in the body?
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Study Notes
Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamins are organic nutrients needed in small amounts for metabolism, growth, reproduction, and tissue maintenance.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed and transported like lipids (bound to proteins).
- Fat-soluble vitamins are stored mostly in the liver.
- Manifestation of deficiencies is slower.
- Excesses are not excreted, and toxic levels are more likely to develop.
- These vitamins are required periodically.
- Examples of fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K.
Vitamin A
- Vitamin A exists in 3 active forms: Retinol, Retinal, and Retinoic acid.
- These are collectively called retinoids.
- Retinoids are found in animal tissues.
- Carotenoids, found in plants, function as provitamin A.
- Carotenoids can be broken down to produce retinol.
- Beta carotene in dietary sources converts to retinol.
- Bile and dietary fat are needed for the absorption of retinol.
- Vitamin A is stored in the liver and adipose tissue.
Role of Vitamin A in Metabolism
- Vision is regulated by cis-retinal regeneration via isomerization.
- Retinoic acid and retinol behave like steroid hormones, regulating epithelial cell growth and differentiation.
- Retinol is also essential for maintaining reproduction.
- Carotenoids function as antioxidants and may decrease cancer risk.
Vitamin A Sources
- Preformed vitamin A is in animal products like liver, fish, eggs, and dairy.
- Provitamin A carotenoids are found in plants like carrots, spinach, broccoli, and other dark green/yellow vegetables and fruits.
Vitamin A Deficiency
- Defective night vision (nyctalopia) is a sign of Vitamin A deficiency.
- Severe deficiency causes xerophthalmia (drying of the conjunctiva and cornea) and keratomalacia (resulting in blindness).
Vitamin A Toxicity
- Taking large amounts of preformed vitamin A or supplements for extended periods can be toxic.
- Pregnant women should avoid excessive Vitamin A intake. Excessive intake during pregnancy can cause congenital malformations in the developing fetus.
Vitamin D
- Vitamin D exists in 2 forms: D2 (Ergocalciferol) found in plant-based foods, and D3 (Cholecalciferol) found in animal-based tissues.
Vitamin D Synthesis
- With the help of UV light, 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin can be converted to cholecalciferol.
Vitamin D Activation
- Cholecalciferol undergoes activation in two stages:
- 25-hydroxylation in the liver.
- 1α-hydroxylation in the kidney.
- The final active form of vitamin D is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (also called calcitriol).
Vitamin D Role
- Vitamin D promotes the formation of the protein calbindin in intestinal mucosal cells, aiding calcium and phosphorus absorption.
- Increases calcium and phosphorus reabsorption in kidney tubules.
- Supports healthy calcium levels and bone growth.
- Growing children require higher vitamin D levels than adults.
Vitamin D Food Sources
- Egg yolks, fatty fish and fish liver oils, butter, fortified milk.
Vitamin D Deficiency
- Children's deficiency results in rickets. Symptoms include weak, soft, and bent bones (bow legs, knock-knees, pigeon chest, rickety rosary, bossing of frontal bones) due to insufficient bone mineralization. It may also cause growth retardation.
- Adult deficiency results in osteomalacia, increasing susceptibility to fractures.
Vitamin D Toxicity
- Long-term use of vitamin D supplements can lead to calcium deposits in soft tissues (e.g., hardening of arteries) and kidney stones.
Vitamin E
- Vitamin E, or tocopherols, act as antioxidants.
- Inactivates reactive oxygen species like superoxide, peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals, protecting lipids, membranes, and DNA from oxidative damage.
Vitamin E Food Sources
- Nuts and peanuts, plant oils (sunflower, safflower, corn, soybean).
- Wheat germ oils.
- Cooking and freezing can destroy vitamin E.
- Stored in adipose tissue.
Vitamin E Deficiency
- Rare; associated with fat malabsorption diseases.
Vitamin K
- Vitamin K exists in 3 forms:
- K1 (Phylloquinone), found in green vegetables.
- K2 (Multiprenylmenaquinone), synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
- K3 (Menadione), a synthetic water-soluble form.
Role of Vitamin K
- Plays a key role in blood clotting (coagulation) as a coenzyme.
- Activates clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X through carboxylation.
- The anticoagulant drugs Warfarin and Dicumarol inhibit the maturation of vitamin K-dependent clotting proteins.
Vitamin K Food Sources
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, asparagus), cabbage family, carrots, liver, and eggs.
- Bacteria in the small intestine synthesize vitamin K.
Vitamin K Deficiency
- Rare in adults but can be caused by long-term antibiotic treatment or fat malabsorption.
- In newborns, deficiency can cause bleeding disorders. Newborn infants often get a vitamin K shot at birth to prevent these problems.
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This quiz explores the essential aspects of fat-soluble vitamins, focusing on their types, absorption, storage, and roles in metabolism. Special emphasis is placed on Vitamin A, including its active forms and dietary sources. Test your knowledge on the critical functions and characteristics of these important nutrients.
