How is Vitamin A transported: - ANSWERSBy retinol binding protein
Where is Vitamin A synthesized in the body - ANSWERSliver
What are the Carotenoids and where are Carotenoids found? - ANSWERScompounds found in plants
, What are Carotenoids converted to in the body? - ANSWERSVitamin A
What is the most common carotene in foods? - ANSWERSBeta-carotene
How can beta-carotene molecules be absorbed - ANSWERSintact or split into molecules of vitamin A by
the intestinal cells
What are the functions of Vitamin A? - ANSWERSVision
Skin and mucus membrane health
Immune system
Hormone synthesis
Reproduction
Growth and development
Red Blood Cells
Nervous system
Skeleton
How does Vitamin A function in the skin and mucus membrane? - ANSWERSVitamin A increases
resistance to infection by maintaining the integrity of the skin and mucous membrane barriers against
bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
In addition, vitamin A enhances antibody production by white blood cells and increases the number and
activity of T cells
How does Vitamin A function during childhood? - ANSWERSvitamin A supports the growth and
development of T cells in the thymus gland.
How does Vitamin A function in hormone synthesis? - ANSWERSVitamin A is required for steroid
hormone synthesis, including the production of corticosteroids in the adrenal gland and androgens and
estrogens in the testes and ovaries.
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