Vit K Flashcards
1
Q
What are the sources of vitamin K?
A
Egg yolk & fish
2
Q
What are the functions of vitamin K?
A
Needed in blood clotting, produces prothrombin (A protein)
Regulates calcium levels in bones.
3
Q
What are the symptoms of vitamin K deficiency?
A
Haemorrhaging under skin, internal bleeding (rare)
4
Q
What are the properties of vitamin K?
A
Fat soluble, heat stable
