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Bob-Dole

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Which of the following describes the primary function of vitamin A in bone health?
 
  a. It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines.
  b. It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process.
  c. It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur.
  d. It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth.
  e. It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero.

Question 2

Which of the following is the name of the vitamin A compound that is active in the visual response?
 
  a. Opsin
  b. Keratin
  c. Retinal
  d. Carotene
  e. Optinal



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Liddy

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!


shewald78

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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