vitamin deficiency Flashcards

1
Q

what is deficiency of vitamin A associated with
(retinol)

(2)

A

ocular defects (esp xerophthalmia - dry eye)
increased susceptibility to infections

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2
Q

how common is vitamin A deficiency in UK

A

rare

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3
Q

true or false - deficiency of vitamin B is common

A

false. deficiency of B vitamins, other than B12, is rare in the UK

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