Which of the Following Vitamin or Mineral Supplements May by Teratogenic

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following vitamin or mineral supplements may by teratogenic if a pregnant woman takes more than the recommended amount?

• A) Iron
• B) Vitamin A
• C) Vitamin B₆
• D) Vitamin C

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Definitions:

Secretion

This is the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted in urine.

Distal Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that functions in the reabsorption of water, sodium, and chloride and in the secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions.

Solute Concentration

The amount of a solute that is dissolved in a solvent, determining the concentration of a solution.