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craiczarry

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Vitamins that function as antioxidants in the body include
 
  a. vitamins C and E.
  b. vitamins D and K.
  c. pyridoxine and biotin.
  d. folate and vitamin B12.

Question 2

An eye disorder associated with vitamin A deficiency is
 
  a. myopia.
  b. retinopathy.
  c. double vision.
  d. xerophthalmia.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
The two vitamins that function as antioxidants in the body are vitamins C and E.

Answer to Question 2

D
Vitamin A deficiency causes xerophthalmia. Myopia (near sight), retinopathy, and double vision are not related to vitamin deficiencies.


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