What Vitamin Is Needed for the Formation of Prothrombin by the Liver

question 1

Multiple Choice

What vitamin is needed for the formation of prothrombin by the liver?

• A)Vitamin B-12
• B)Vitamin C
• C)Vitamin K
• D)Vitamin A

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

Hormone that stimulates general growth of the individual; stimulates cellular amino acid uptake and protein synthesis; also called somatotropin.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the atria of the heart in response to volume expansion and increased blood pressure, inducing diuresis and vasodilation, and reducing blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining bodily functions.

Fluid Shift Mechanism

The process by which fluids move between the body's compartments, adapting to changes in environmental pressures or body position.