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Which vitamin is also known as Vitamin B2?
What is the alternate name for Vitamin B12?
Which illness is associated with Thiamin deficiency characterized by 'I can't, I can't' and muscle wasting?
What is the major function of Thiamin in the body?
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Which vitamin is commonly found in citrus fruits and is also known as Ascorbic Acid?
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Which form of Folate is also known as Folic Acid?
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What is one of the major functions of Vitamin D?
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Which condition is characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs due to Vitamin D deficiency?
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What acts as a natural sunscreen when it comes to sunlight exposure?
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What does aging do to the synthesis of Vitamin D in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of Vitamin D?
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How does Vitamin D contribute to calcium levels in the body?
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What is the major function of Vitamin K related to blood clotting?
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Which form of Vitamin K is synthesized by colonic bacteria?
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How does Vitamin K participate in the bone mineralization process?
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Which food source is NOT rich in Vitamin K?
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What effect antagonizes the action of Vitamin K?
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What can lead to a reduced effect of anticoagulant drugs?
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What can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?
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Which drug can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?
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What factor can increase the utilization of Vitamin C?
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Which vitamin is exclusively available in animal-derived products?
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What can enhance the utilization of Vitamin C according to the text?
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Which vitamin can be made from tryptophan?
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What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
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How are water-soluble vitamins different from fat-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
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What typically happens to excess water-soluble vitamins in the body?
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Why are water-soluble vitamins less likely to reach toxic levels compared to fat-soluble ones?
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What is the fate of most water-soluble vitamins if exposed to prolonged cooking or air?
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What is the primary function of most water-soluble vitamins within the body?
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