Vitamin A Functions and Deficiency

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What is the biologically active form of the hormone that primarily regulates calcium and phosphorous homeostasis?

Calcitriol

Which vitamin is essential for the maintenance of healthy connective tissues, bones, and teeth through the synthesis of glycoproteins of connective tissue?

Vitamin A

Which vitamin deficiency can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults?

Vitamin D

Which vitamin is important for preventing peroxidation of polyunsaturated membrane fatty acids?

<p>Vitamin E</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can Vitamin A deficiency lead to in terms of visual impairments?

<p>Night blindness and xerophthalmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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