A Deficiency of Which of the Following Vitamins Results in Accumulation

question 183

Multiple Choice

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins results in accumulation of homocysteine in the blood?

• A) folate
• B) biotin
• C) niacin
• D) vitamin K

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Definitions:

Root Hair Plexuses

Nerve fiber networks found in the dermal layer of the skin that allow for the sensation of touch in hair-covered skin.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that detect changes in muscle length, informing the central nervous system to maintain muscle tone and posture.