• Home
  • What are the 5 major functions of vitamin A?

What are the 5 major functions of vitamin A?

【Expert answer】

Created: 2022-06-29 15:21:10

Any Q

Vitamin A is needed for eye health, vision, immune function, cell growth, reproduction, and fetal development.


What is the major function of vitamin A?

helping your body's natural defence against illness and infection (the immune system) work properly. helping vision in dim light. keeping skin and the lining of some parts of the body, such as the nose, healthy.

What are the functions and deficiency of Vitamin A?

Vitamin A is required for the maintenance of normal vision. A deficiency in vitamin A can lead to visual disturbances. In the eyes, a form of vitamin A called retinal is combined with a protein called opsin to give rhodopsin, an essential light absorbing molecule needed for color vision and seeing in dim light.

What are the 6 functions of vitamins?

Vitamins are micronutrients that offer a range of health benefits, including:boosting the immune system.helping prevent or delay certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.strengthening teeth and bones.aiding calcium absorption.maintaining healthy skin.helping the body metabolize proteins and carbs.

More useful articles on a similar topic 👇

How many IU vitamin A in a carrot?
What are the benefits of taking vitamin A?

We found an interesting video answer to your question!

The answer is near 👇

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Have more questions? Submit a request

Recent FAQ

  • Are Shar-Peis easy to train?

    • The Shar-Pei is active, quick-learning, and intelligent. They are one of the easier breeds to housebreak. However, the breed requires a firm, confident pet parent who can train in a consistent and (...)

  • Do roundworms live in soil?

    • Roundworms have long, round bodies and can be of different sizes, depending on the type. The eggs or larvae (newly hatched roundworms) often live in infected soil or stool (poop). 18 мая 20 (...)

  • Are Malamutes descended from wolves?

    • It is believed that the Alaskan Malamute is a descendant of the domesticated wolf-dogs that accompanied the first Paleolithic hunters across the land bridges of the Bearing Straight more than 4,000 (...)

  • Do worms hurt puppies?

    • Intestinal worms can affect dogs of any age but are particularly dangerous in young puppies. Little pups don't have the immunity to fight off these parasites, which can multiply in their intestines (...)

  • Can you hold a 2 week old puppy?

    • In general, puppies shouldn't be picked up, carried around or played with until their eyes are open and they can walk easily. This is around three weeks of age. Until then an adult may hold a puppy (...)

Comments

Leave a Comment

QR Link 📱

Email us