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| Transport protein of vitamin A |
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| Calcium-binding transport protein |
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| Condition that results from severe vitamin A deficiency |
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| The protein of hair and nails |
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| Pigment in carrots and pumpkins |
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| Precursor for vitamin D synthesis |
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| Vitamin D deficiency disease in children |
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| Vitamin D deficiency disease in adults |
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| A vitamin K-dependent transport protein |
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| Vitamin E deficiency disorder in premature infants |
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| Typical food source of vitamin E |
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| Type of anemia prevented by vitamin E |
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| Substance that promotes synthesis of prothrombin |
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| Another term for blood clotting |
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| Use of this increases risk for vitamin K deficiency |
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| Substance that prevents clotting of the blood |
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| Composition of a blood clot |
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| The last stage of xerophthalmia is: |
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| softening of the cornea that leads to irreversible blindness |
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| Over-consumption of beta-carotene in food products: |
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| is associated with the skin turning yellow |
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| The first injection given to a newborn in the delivery room is vitamin: |
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| Vitamin D deficiency often occurs in conjunction with _____ deficiency. |
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| What form of vitamin A supports vision but not growth? |
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| What tissue contains the majority of the body’s store of vitamin A? |
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| Keratinization may result from |
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| Which of the following compounds serves as the major precursor for the body’s synthesis of vitamin D? |
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| A child with bowed legs is likely deficient in vitamin |
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| Which of the following disorders may result from vitamin E deficiency in people? |
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| The first detectable sign of vitamin A deficiency is usually |
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| Which of the following can the body use to synthesize vitamin D? |
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| Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? |
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| What is the name of the vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? |
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| Which of the following is known to require vitamin K for its synthesis? |
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| Your old friend from high school has just moved to Northern Canada to do full-time research on bats in caves. She typically works in the caves during the day when the bats are there and leaves at sundown when the bats are active. Since your friend only purchases organic and all-natural foods, which of the following would you most likely advise she buy regularly at the grocery store? |
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| Free radical damage can lead to: |
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| the development of disease. |
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| The main function of vitamin E in the body is to act as a(n) |
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| Studies in developing countries have demonstrated that the mortality rate of children with measles can be significantly reduced by providing supplements of |
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| Which of the following are major sources of vitamin E in the diet? |
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| In what chief capacity does vitamin K function? |
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| Greg says that he usually eats 1 medium carrot every day to ensure that he’s consuming enough vitamin A. Today he said he didn’t eat any carrots and is worried that there is not enough vitamin A in his system. What would you say to Greg to allay his fear? |
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| “Don’t worry; fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. It takes a lot longer than one day to develop any adverse effects.” |
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| Approximately how many children worldwide have vitamin A deficiency? |
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| Which of the following is a feature of Accutane? |
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| It is known to cause birth defects when used by pregnant women |
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| In what system would the effects of a vitamin D deficiency be most readily observed? |
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| How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease? |
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| It slows oxidation of low-density lipoproteins |
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| Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D synthesis? |
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| Dark-skinned people require longer sunlight exposure than light-skinned people to synthesize equivalent amounts of vitamin D |
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