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Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin A deficiency?
Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin A deficiency?
- Night blindness
- Increased susceptibility to respiratory infections
- Excessive mucin production
- Xerophthalmia (correct)
- Dry skin and hair
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult women?
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult women?
- 9,900 IU/day
- 5,000 IU/day
- 2,300 IU/day (correct)
- 3,000 IU/day
- 1,000 IU/day
How does retinoic acid influence gene expression?
How does retinoic acid influence gene expression?
- By thinning the epithelial tissue
- By inhibiting keratinization
- By combining with nuclear receptors (correct)
- By increasing mucin production
- By promoting cell growth
Which vitamin A derivative is used for the treatment of severe cystic acne?
Which vitamin A derivative is used for the treatment of severe cystic acne?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin A toxicity?
Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin A toxicity?
What is the primary cause of reported cases of vitamin A toxicity?
What is the primary cause of reported cases of vitamin A toxicity?
Which vitamin A derivative is contraindicated for use by pregnant women due to teratogenicity?
Which vitamin A derivative is contraindicated for use by pregnant women due to teratogenicity?
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult men?
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult men?
How does retinoic acid influence gene expression?
How does retinoic acid influence gene expression?
What is the primary cause of reported cases of vitamin A toxicity?
What is the primary cause of reported cases of vitamin A toxicity?
What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of retinoic acid in influencing gene expression?
What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of retinoic acid in influencing gene expression?
Which symptom is NOT associated with vitamin A deficiency?
Which symptom is NOT associated with vitamin A deficiency?
Which vitamin A derivative is used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)?
Which vitamin A derivative is used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive concentrations of retinoids where goblet cells are present?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive concentrations of retinoids where goblet cells are present?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) by pregnant women?
What is the primary concern associated with the use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) by pregnant women?
Which condition results from vitamin A deficiency and leads to permanent blindness?
Which condition results from vitamin A deficiency and leads to permanent blindness?
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult men?
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult men?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
What is the upper limit (UL) of vitamin A intake for adults?
