Which of the following accurately describes fat-soluble vitamins?

a. They travel freely and are absorbed directly into the blood.
b. They circulate freely in water-filled parts of the body.
c. Deficiency symptoms sometimes take a year or more to develop on a poor diet.
d. The kidneys detect and remove excesses in urine.
e. They are needed in frequent doses, perhaps ever 1 to 3 days.


Answer: C

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