Vitamin A Flashcards
1
Q
Compound found in grains (precursor for Vitamin A)
A
Carotene
2
Q
Vitamin A is negatively affected by…
A
UV Light
3
Q
Good sources of Vitamin A
A
Fish oil Liver Egg yolk Milk fat Carotenes
4
Q
Is Vitamin A a valid toxicity concern?
A
YES
5
Q
True/False Vitamin A would not be affected by a feedmill mixing error
A
FALSE
6
Q
Constituent of Coenzyme A
A
Pantothenic Acid
7
Q
Deficiency in Vitamin A can cause…
A
Reversible sterility
8
Q
Vitamin A is a part of…
A
Rhodopsin
9
Q
Is Vitamin A fat soluble or water soluble?
A
Fat Soluble
10
Q
True/False Vitamin A is an antioxidant.
A
True
11
Q
Functions of Vitamin A (7) - BERNCOP
A
Bone Formation Epithelium Reproduction Normal bone formation Cerebral spinal fluid pressure Optic nerve Purple cycle
12
Q
Converted to Intestinal Wall (Rats, Sheep, Goats, Pigs)
A
White fat
13
Q
Carotene in plasma (Cows and Horses)
A
Yellow fat
14
Q
Highest concentration in… (70-90%)
A
Liver
