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Which type of vitamins are required in very small amounts and involved in fundamental functions in the body?
Water soluble vitamins
What is the storage form of Vitamin A?
Retinyl palmitate
How is Vitamin A transported in the circulation for storage in the liver?
Released as retinol bound to RBP
Which gene level mediator binds to target genes when activated by all-trans-retinoic acid (RA)?
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What enzyme is responsible for bio-converting provitamin-A carotenoids to Vitamin A molecules in the small intestine?
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What is the most specific and characteristic early symptom of Vitamin A deficiency?
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Which protein is involved in delivering retinol (Vitamin A) as well as thyroid hormone to tissues?
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Which physiological activity is regulated by vitamin A's active form, retinoic acid, among the following?
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What is a common symptom associated with Vitamin A deficiency that affects vision?
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Which eye structure is specifically affected in Vitamin A deficiency, leading to blindness?
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