Vitamin A Functions and Deficiency
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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</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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