Which of the Following Is a Property of the Fat-Soluble

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?

• A)Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria
• B)Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation
• C)Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet
• D)Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins

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Definitions:

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Heart Transplantation

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