Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vitamin D.
Key Points
- Vitamin is an organic non-protein substance that is required by an organism for normal metabolic function but cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantity by that organism.
- These can be divided into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.
Fat-Soluble vitamins
- Fat-soluble vitamins are soluble in fats.
- They are absorbed by fat globules that travel through the small intestines and into the general blood circulation within the body.
- Unlike water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body when they are not in use.
- Vitamin A, D, and E K are fat-soluble.
Water-soluble vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, which means these vitamins and nutrients dissolve quickly in the body.
- Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins are carried to the body’s tissues, but the body cannot store them.
- Any excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins simply pass through the body
- Vitamin B and Vitamin C are water-soluble.
Additional Information
| Vitamin | Deficiency | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Night blindness | Poor vision in low light, dry eyes |
| Xerophthalmia | Dryness, ulcers, and clouding of the cornea | |
| Bitot's spots | Foamy patches on the white of the eye | |
| Keratomalacia | Softening of the cornea, leading to blindness | |
| Vitamin B1 | Beriberi | Fatigue, muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy |
| Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome | Confusion, memory problems, ataxia (alcohol-related) | |
| Vitamin B2 | Ariboflavinosis | Cracked lips, inflamed tongue, eye and skin disorders |
| Vitamin B3 | Pellagra | Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia |
| Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine deficiency | Skin rashes, anemia, depression, confusion |
| Peripheral neuropathy | Numbness, tingling, and pain in the extremities | |
| Vitamin B12 | Pernicious anemia | Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, neurological symptoms |
| Megaloblastic anemia | Enlarged red blood cells, fatigue, shortness of breath | |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy | Fatigue, swollen and bleeding gums, slow wound healing |
| The weakened immune system, joint pain, anemia | ||
| Vitamin D | Rickets | Weak and brittle bones, delayed growth in children |
| Osteomalacia | Softening of the bones, muscle weakness | |
| Vitamin D deficiency | Fatigue, muscle and bone pain, decreased immunity | |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E deficiency | Neuromuscular problems, muscle weakness |
| Loss of coordination, impaired vision | ||
| Vitamin K | Vitamin K deficiency | Easy bruising, excessive bleeding, poor clotting |
Last updated on May 28, 2025
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