Hypervitaminosis may have serious consequences. Which vitamin group, water or fat soluble, is most likely to be involved in such cases and why?

What will be an ideal response?


Fat-soluble vitamins are most likely involved in hypervitaminosis, because they are stored in the body and excesses are not removed.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Deoxygenated venous blood leaves the liver through the _____, which carries it to the inferior vena cava.?

A) ?hepatic vein B) ?hepatic portal vein C) ?mesenteric veins

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Slow waves of the intestine are produced by what type of cells?

A. SXR B. Microflora C. Cajal D. Gastric

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