Vitamin A is necessary for maintaining skin and epithelial cellular integrity. Which type of cellular alteration is being prevented through adequate vitamin A intake?
a. Hyperplasia
b. Atrophy
c. Dysplasia
d. Metaplasia
d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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