1. Which vitamin is useful for quick healing of wounds? #Quiz |
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A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin K |
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Option B: Water-soluble vitamins C
Detailed Solution:
- Vitamin C is also known as an ‘anti-scurvy vitamin‘.
- It has ‘antioxidant‘ properties.
- It helps a lot in boosting immunity.
- Contributes to the production of collagen and the synthesis of the substance called dentine in the teeth.
- Helps heal wounds quickly.
- Involved in absorption and storage of iron.
- Prevents viruses from entering the body.
- Lowers cholesterol. Regulates heart rhythm.
- It also plays an important role in gluing broken bones and rebuilding lost parts.
- This vitamin is available in Citrus fruits (like lemon). It is obtained from amla, guava, tomato, fruits, and greens.
- The deficiency of this vitamin causes scurvy. It is characterized by bleeding gums.
- Deficiency of this vitamin causes skin dullness, dryness, slow healing of wounds, hair loss, changes in the shape of fingernails, arthritis, joint pain, loss of bone strength, and decreased immunity.
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Highlights: Vita C
- First synthetically produced vitamin- ‘Vitamin-C‘
- It’s a powerful antioxidant. Necessary for the regeneration of skin, gums, cartilage, bones, and proper functioning of blood vessels.
- Rose hips apples are high in vita-c. Ingestion increases immunity.
- Lemons are among the healthiest foods in the world. A single lemon provides us with the daily requirement of Vitamin C. It plays a prominent role in boosting immunity.
Sample Questions
1. Which vitamin is absent in milk? #Quiz |
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A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin B1 C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin B12 |
Answer: C
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