Vit. K

Question 1

role

Answer 1

production of clotting factors in blood…..role in normal bone formation

Question 2

source

Answer 2

veggies and fruit

Question 3

def.

Answer 3

abnormal blood clotting causing bruising and bleeding; reduced bone density causing fractures

Question 4

excess

Answer 4

none from food; but large doses of supplements can interfere with blood clotting

Question 5

function

Answer 5

Vitamin K required to form Prothrombin

 ProthrombiTO nThrombin when tissue damaged
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Thrombin activates Fibrinogen TO  Fibrin (forms clots)