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Question 1

What are vitamins

Answer 1

Vitamins are chemically diverse organic compounds essential for normal metabolism, often requiring dietary intake as the body cannot synthesize them sufficiently

Question 2

How are vitamins classified

Answer 2

Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (B-complex and C) categories

Question 3

What is the role of vitamins as micronutrients

Answer 3

Vitamins act as coenzymes, antioxidants, signaling molecules, and hormones

Question 4

Which vitamins are fat-soluble

Answer 4

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble

Question 5

Which vitamins are water-soluble

Answer 5

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble

Question 6

What is the main source of vitamins

Answer 6

A balanced diet typically provides all necessary vitamins

Question 7

What are the main causes of vitamin deficiencies

Answer 7

Malnutrition, malabsorption disorders, or restrictive diets

Question 8

What is the main function of vitamin B12

Answer 8

Vitamin B12 is essential for RBC formation and proper myelination of the nervous system

Question 9

What condition is commonly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency

Answer 9

Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune disorder characterized by the absence of intrinsic factor

Question 10

What are the clinical features of vitamin B12 deficiency

Answer 10

Signs of anemia, neurological disturbances like paresthesia, spasticity, ataxia, and neuropsychiatric disorders

Question 11

How is vitamin B12 deficiency diagnosed

Answer 11

By detecting low serum vitamin B12 levels and identifying the underlying cause with tests like the Schilling test

Question 12

What is the treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency

Answer 12

Parenteral supplementation, with possible long-term supplementation depending on the underlying cause

Question 13

What role does folate play in the body

Answer 13

Folate is an essential coenzyme that enables critical biochemical reactions, particularly in DNA synthesis

Question 14

What causes folate deficiency

Answer 14

Malnutrition and excessive alcohol use

Question 15

What are the clinical manifestations of folate deficiency

Answer 15

Megaloblastic anemia without neurological manifestations

Question 16

How is folate deficiency diagnosed

Answer 16

Through laboratory findings like macrocytosis, hyperhomocysteinemia, and normal methylmalonic acid levels

Question 17

What is the treatment for folate deficiency

Answer 17

Oral folate supplementation

Question 18

What is Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding of the Newborn (VKDB)

Answer 18

Spontaneous bleeding in a newborn due to a deficiency of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors

Question 19

Why are vitamin K levels low in newborns

Answer 19

Vitamin K does not cross the placental barrier, is not present in breast milk, and is not synthesized in the sterile gut of a newborn

Question 20

How is VKDB prevented in industrialized countries

Answer 20

Most newborns receive a vitamin K injection at birth

Question 21

What are the categories of VKDB

Answer 21

Early-onset (within 24 hours after birth), classic (within 4 weeks), and late-onset (between 28 months)

Question 22

What are common bleeding sites in VKDB

Answer 22

Intracranial, subgaleal, gastrointestinal, or nasal

Question 23

How is VKDB treated

Answer 23

By managing the bleeding with transfusions and administering vitamin K

Question 24

What is Vitamin A also known as

Answer 24

Retinol

Question 25

What are the active forms of Vitamin A

Answer 25

Retinal and retinoic acid

Question 26

What are the primary sources of Vitamin A

Answer 26

Plant sources (e.g., beta-carotene in vegetables) and animal sources (e.g., liver, fish, eggs)

Question 27

How is Vitamin A stored in the body

Answer 27

In hepatic cells within the perisinusoidal space as retinyl esters

Question 28

What is the role of Vitamin A in vision

Answer 28

Retinal is a component of rhodopsin in rods, necessary for vision

Question 29

What is the role of Vitamin A in gene transcription

Answer 29

All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) binds to nuclear receptors, promoting gene transcription and cell differentiation

Question 30

What is Vitamin A's function in tissue maintenance

Answer 30

Retinoic acid promotes the differentiation of epithelium into specialized tissue

Question 31

What are the common causes of Vitamin A deficiency

Answer 31

Fat malabsorption disorders and malnutrition

Question 32

What are the ocular manifestations of Vitamin A deficiency

Answer 32

Night blindness, retinopathy, xerophthalmia, keratomalacia, and Bitot spots

Question 33

What are the effects of Vitamin A toxicity

Answer 33

Acute toxicity: nausea, vomiting, vertigo. Chronic toxicity: alopecia, dry skin, hepatotoxicity, pseudotumor cerebri

Question 34

Why is Vitamin A contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer 34

Vitamin A is teratogenic and can cause facial anomalies, cardiovascular abnormalities, and fetal death

Question 35

What are the therapeutic uses of Vitamin A

Answer 35

Treatment of measles, severe cystic acne, and acute promyelocytic leukemia

Question 36

Which condition is treated with isotretinoin

Answer 36

Severe cystic acne (e.g., nodulocystic) and rosacea

Question 37

What is the impact of Vitamin A on measles

Answer 37

Vitamin A supplementation reduces complications and mortality in measles patients with vitamin A deficiency

Question 38

How is Vitamin A toxicity typically caused

Answer 38

By increased intake via supplements or drugs

Question 39

What are the teratogenic effects of Vitamin A

Answer 39

Facial anomalies, microcephaly, cleft palate, thymic agenesis, and neurodevelopmental disabilities

Question 40

How does Vitamin A affect the immune system

Answer 40

Vitamin A deficiency increases the risk of severe measles infection

Question 41

How is retinol transported in the body

Answer 41

Via retinol-binding protein in the serum

Question 42

Where is Vitamin A primarily stored

Answer 42

In the hepatic cells within the perisinusoidal space of Disse

Question 43

Which vitamin deficiency increases the risk of severe measles

Answer 43

Vitamin A deficiency

Question 44

What is the significance of retinoic acid in gene transcription

Answer 44

Retinoic acid binds to nuclear receptors, facilitating the transcription of genes responsible for cell growth and differentiation

Question 45

How does Vitamin A function as an antioxidant

Answer 45

Vitamin A protects cells from free radical damage

Question 46

What are the main dietary sources of folate

Answer 46

Leafy green vegetables, fruits, liver, supplements, and fortified foods

Question 47

Which vitamins are commonly associated with coenzyme functions

Answer 47

B vitamins, vitamins A and K

Question 48

Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis

Answer 48

Vitamin C

Question 49

What role does vitamin E play in the body

Answer 49

Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage

Question 50

What is the main function of vitamin D

Answer 50

Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism, essential for bone health

Question 51

What are the symptoms of vitamin K deficiency

Answer 51

Prolonged bleeding, easy bruising, and hemorrhage

Question 52

How is vitamin K involved in blood clotting

Answer 52

Vitamin K is necessary for the synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X

Question 53

What are the potential consequences of excessive vitamin D intake

Answer 53

Hypercalcemia, nephrocalcinosis, and cardiovascular complications