When Vitamin a Is Deficient,all of the Following Occur EXCEPT

question 8

Multiple Choice

When vitamin A is deficient,all of the following occur EXCEPT:

• A)new epithelial cells do not differentiate properly.
• B)epithelial cells produce a hard protein found in hair and fingernails.
• C)epithelial cells produce too much mucus.
• D)the likelihood of infection is increased.

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Definitions:

Essential Nutrient

Nutrients required for normal body functioning that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from a dietary source.

Cells

The smallest living units of structure and function.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life with critical roles in gene expression, enzyme function, and cellular structure.

Lipoproteins

Large molecules that are fat-soluble on the inside and water-soluble on the outside and carry lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides through the bloodstream.