Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for physical and mental health.The two primary forms of vitamin D are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), found in plants, and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), found in animal tissues.
Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins? a. Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria b. Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation c. Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet d. Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins
Testing for nutritional deficiencies such as magnesium, fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D, and K), and lipoproteins can support the diagnosis of EPI and monitor treatment. Secretin-stimulated magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (S-MRCP) could be considered the most appropriate morphological test for EPI assessment.
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required by the body in small amounts to support a range of vital functions. Vitamins are divided into two groups: water-soluble (B-complex vitamins and C vitamins) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Unlike water-soluble vitamins that need regular replacement in the body, fat-soluble vitamins are stored
Terms in this set (63) (10.1) The Vitamins - An Overview. - vitamins differ from carb,s fats, and proteins in following ways: structure, function, and food contents. - structure: vitamins are individual units, not linked together. - function: vitamins don't yield energy when metabolized, but they do assist enzymes that participate in release of
Symptoms and Signs of Vitamin A Toxicity. Although symptoms of vitamin A toxicity may vary, headache and rash usually develop during acute or chronic toxicity. Acute toxicity causes increased intracranial pressure. Drowsiness, irritability, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are common. Sometimes the skin subsequently peels.
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