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What are the two main categories of vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins.
Which fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Which water-soluble vitamin can be stored in the liver for years?
Vitamin B12.
What is the name of Vitamin A?
Retinol.
What is the main function of Vitamin A?
Vision, immune function, cell growth, and antioxidant activity.
What is the deficiency disease of Vitamin A?
Night blindness and xerophthalmia.
What is the name of Vitamin D?
Calciferol.
What is the main function of Vitamin D?
Increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate.
What diseases are caused by Vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
What is the name of Vitamin E?
Alpha-tocopherol.
What is the main function of Vitamin E?
Antioxidant that protects cell membranes and supports immunity.
What is the main effect of Vitamin E deficiency?
Neurological problems, muscle weakness, vision problems, and hemolytic anemia.
What is the name of Vitamin K?
Phylloquinone.
What is the main function of Vitamin K?
Blood clotting and bone health.
What happens in Vitamin K deficiency?
Easy bleeding and impaired blood clotting.
What is the name of Vitamin B1?
Thiamine.
What disease is caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency?
Beriberi.
What is the name of Vitamin B2?
Riboflavin.
What disease is caused by Vitamin B2 deficiency?
Ariboflavinosis.
What is the name of Vitamin B3?
Niacin.
What disease is caused by Vitamin B3 deficiency?
Pellagra.
What is the name of Vitamin B5?
Pantothenic acid.
What is the main function of Vitamin B5?
Precursor of Coenzyme A and energy metabolism.
What is the name of Vitamin B6?
Pyridoxine (PLP).
What is the main function of Vitamin B6?
Protein metabolism, RBC production, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune support.
What is the name of Vitamin B7?
Biotin.
What is the main function of Vitamin B7?
Helps metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
What is the name of Vitamin B9?
Folate (Folic acid).
What is the main function of Vitamin B12?
DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and neurological function.
What disease is caused by Vitamin C deficiency?
Scurvy.