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?

  • Calciferol
  • Tocopherol
  • Retinol
  • Calcitriol (correct)

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

  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin A (correct)
  • Vitamin E

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

  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin D (correct)

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

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

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

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

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