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
2
Q
how common is vitamin A deficiency in UK
A
rare
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