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What is formed from the thermal isomerization of unstable double bonds in ring B?
What is formed from the thermal isomerization of unstable double bonds in ring B?
Which vitamin D form is predominantly absorbed through the diet?
Which vitamin D form is predominantly absorbed through the diet?
What is the main organ involved in the hydroxylation of vitamin D to form its active form, calcitriol?
What is the main organ involved in the hydroxylation of vitamin D to form its active form, calcitriol?
What is the primary role of vitamin D in the body?
What is the primary role of vitamin D in the body?
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Which mechanism does vitamin D use for genomic signaling?
Which mechanism does vitamin D use for genomic signaling?
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What causes 7-dehydrocholesterol to form lumisterol?
What causes 7-dehydrocholesterol to form lumisterol?
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What factor tightly regulates the action of 1-hydroxylase in the kidneys?
What factor tightly regulates the action of 1-hydroxylase in the kidneys?
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What intracellular signaling pathways does vitamin D activate for nongenomic actions?
What intracellular signaling pathways does vitamin D activate for nongenomic actions?
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What is the primary form of Vitamin A found in animals?
What is the primary form of Vitamin A found in animals?
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What percentage range represents the absorption of Vitamin A?
What percentage range represents the absorption of Vitamin A?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of beta-carotene to all-trans retinal?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of beta-carotene to all-trans retinal?
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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 form of Vitamin D is primarily found in animals?
Which form of Vitamin D is primarily found in animals?
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What is the consequence of Vitamin A deficiency related to vision?
What is the consequence of Vitamin A deficiency related to vision?
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What is one of the roles of retinoic acid in the body?
What is one of the roles of retinoic acid in the body?
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Which protein carries Vitamin A to nuclear receptors?
Which protein carries Vitamin A to nuclear receptors?
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What is one of the primary functions of Vitamin E?
What is one of the primary functions of Vitamin E?
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Which form of Vitamin E is considered the most biologically active?
Which form of Vitamin E is considered the most biologically active?
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What role does Vitamin K play in the blood clotting process?
What role does Vitamin K play in the blood clotting process?
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How does Vitamin E prevent oxidation in cell membranes?
How does Vitamin E prevent oxidation in cell membranes?
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What are the two naturally occurring forms of Vitamin K?
What are the two naturally occurring forms of Vitamin K?
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What significant cellular damage can arise from hydroxyl radicals?
What significant cellular damage can arise from hydroxyl radicals?
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What aspect of Vitamin E allows for the reuse of its molecules after stabilizing a free radical?
What aspect of Vitamin E allows for the reuse of its molecules after stabilizing a free radical?
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What initiates the blood clotting process involving Vitamin K-dependent factors?
What initiates the blood clotting process involving Vitamin K-dependent factors?
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Which vitamin status is linked to autoimmune diseases?
Which vitamin status is linked to autoimmune diseases?
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Which group of compounds are components of Vitamin E?
Which group of compounds are components of Vitamin E?
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
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What is the main storage site for Vitamin A in the body?
What is the main storage site for Vitamin A in the body?
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Which of the following vitamins has the primary storage in adipose tissue?
Which of the following vitamins has the primary storage in adipose tissue?
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Which vitamin is NOT classified as fat-soluble?
Which vitamin is NOT classified as fat-soluble?
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What is the main storage site for Vitamin D?
What is the main storage site for Vitamin D?
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Which vitamin is a precursor to Vitamin A?
Which vitamin is a precursor to Vitamin A?
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What is the function of chylomicrons in fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the function of chylomicrons in fat-soluble vitamins?
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Which vitamin has its main storage site in adipose tissue?
Which vitamin has its main storage site in adipose tissue?
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What was the initial assumption about the functions of vitamins?
What was the initial assumption about the functions of vitamins?
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Which vitamin is associated with the control of blood clotting?
Which vitamin is associated with the control of blood clotting?
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Which vitamin was wrongly assigned the 'e' due to lack of amine groups?
Which vitamin was wrongly assigned the 'e' due to lack of amine groups?
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Which of the following is a function of Vitamin E?
Which of the following is a function of Vitamin E?
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Which vitamin was discovered by Casimir Funk as an anti-beriberi compound?
Which vitamin was discovered by Casimir Funk as an anti-beriberi compound?
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Which vitamin is primarily involved in the functioning of cell membranes?
Which vitamin is primarily involved in the functioning of cell membranes?
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Which of the following vitamins is classified as part of the B vitamin group?
Which of the following vitamins is classified as part of the B vitamin group?
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Excessive consumption of carotene can lead to which condition?
Excessive consumption of carotene can lead to which condition?
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Study Notes
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Fat-soluble vitamins include Vitamins A, D, E, and K
- These vitamins are absorbed and transported along with dietary fats (chylomicrons)
- Remnants are taken up by the liver
- Storage sites differ for each vitamin.
- Vitamin A is stored primarily in the liver.
- Vitamin D is stored in blood, adipose, and muscle (except in obese individuals, then adipose tissue).
- Vitamin E is primarily stored in adipose tissue.
- Vitamin K is stored in cell membranes of various organs (kidneys, lungs, bone marrow, adrenal glands).
Vitamin A
- A group of compounds with biological activity of all-trans retinol
- Includes retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid
- Contains a β-ionone ring and a polyunsaturated side chain
- Carotenoids are precursors to Vitamin A
- Over 600 carotenoids exist, but less than 10% are used to make Vitamin A.
- Important for vision (rods and cones), gene expression, cellular differentiation, growth and reproduction .
- Deficiency symptoms include night blindness (poor dark adaptation).
Vitamin D
- Also known as calciferol
- Associated with skeletal growth and strength in bones
- Rickets is preventable through dietary intake of fat-soluble Vitamin D
- Two main forms: ergocalciferol (D2) and cholecalciferol (D3).
- D2 is primarily found in plants.
- D3 is found in animals
- Synthesized in skin upon exposure to UVB light (sunlight)
- Important for calcium homeostasis, bone health, growth and differentiation, immune function.
- Deficiency can cause rickets (children) and osteomalacia (adults).
Vitamin E
- 8 compounds, called tocopherols and tocotrienols.
- Tocopherols have saturated side chains; Tocotrienols have unsaturated.
- Each class differs in number and location of methyl groups on the chromanol ring.
- Alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form.
- Important as an antioxidant, preserving cell membrane integrity, and preventing oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in phospholipids.
- Particularly important for lungs, brain, and erythrocytes (red blood cells) as these tissues use a large amount of oxygen.
Vitamin K
- Named after the Dutch word "koagulation" (clotting)
- Naturally occurring forms include phylloquinone and menaquinones.
- Phylloquinone has a phytyl group at position 3.
- Menaquinones have a multiprenyl group at position 3.
- Essential for blood clotting (coagulation) by activating clotting factors.
General Information about Vitamins
- Vitamins were initially called "vitamines" or "accessory growth factors"
- The "e" was later dropped from "vitamine" because many of these compounds lack amine groups
- At first, each vitamin was thought to have only one body function, but we now understand most have multiple functions.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of fat-soluble vitamins, including their types, absorption, storage, and physiological roles. Special focus is given to Vitamin A, its structure, sources, and functions in the body. Assess your understanding of these essential nutrients and their importance for health.
