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What is the main metabolic function of retinol?
What is the main metabolic function of retinol?
- Bone growth
- Muscle function
- Immune function
- Formation and integrity of epithelia and mucous membranes (correct)
Which of the following sources can contribute to retinol deficiency?
Which of the following sources can contribute to retinol deficiency?
- Cereal grains and meat (correct)
- Liver (cod liver oil)
- Milk fat
- Egg yolk
What is the precursor for active retinol during absorption through the gut wall?
What is the precursor for active retinol during absorption through the gut wall?
- Vitamin C
- Beta carotene (correct)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
In which animals does the ability to convert beta carotene to active retinol vary with age, breed, and health?
In which animals does the ability to convert beta carotene to active retinol vary with age, breed, and health?
What are potential problems associated with retinol deficiency in cats?
What are potential problems associated with retinol deficiency in cats?
Which of the following can result from excess fish liver (oil) intake in dogs/cats?
Which of the following can result from excess fish liver (oil) intake in dogs/cats?
What is the primary source of vitamin D for most animals?
What is the primary source of vitamin D for most animals?
What is the consequence of vitamin D deficiency in young growing animals?
What is the consequence of vitamin D deficiency in young growing animals?
Which vitamin is essential for protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals?
Which vitamin is essential for protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals?
What is the primary source of Vitamin E in the diet of animals?
What is the primary source of Vitamin E in the diet of animals?
Which vitamin is important for the normal clotting of blood, bone, and kidney function?
Which vitamin is important for the normal clotting of blood, bone, and kidney function?
What is the consequence of tocopherol (Vitamin E) deficiency in horses?
What is the consequence of tocopherol (Vitamin E) deficiency in horses?
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