FAT SOLUBLE Flashcards
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Beta-carotene (vit.A precursor)
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2
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Anti-infective vitamin
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A
3
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Needed for vision, healthy skin and mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, immune system health
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4
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Nyctalopia
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A
5
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night blindness
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Nyctalopia
6
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Xeropthalmia
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7
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prolonged deficiency
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Xeropthalmia
8
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dry, thickened and wrinkles cornea and conjunctiva
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Xeropthalmia
9
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Growth retardation
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10
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Impotence
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11
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Large doses causes hypervitaminosis A
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12
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Other forms of Vitamin A?
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Retinol (major natural and usable form)
Retinal (aldehyde form of retinol)
Retinoic acid (active form, utilized by the skin
13
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major natural and usable form
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RETINOL
14
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aldehyde form of retinol
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RETINAL
15
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active form, utilized by the skin
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RETINOIC ACID