Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following vitamins are normally made in the kidneys?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vitamin D.
Key Points
- Vitamin D is a hormone produced by the kidneys.
- The liver and kidneys convert vitamin D into the active hormone, which is called calcitriol.
- It primarily helps in controlling the concentration of calcium in the blood.
- It is also vital for the development of strong bones.
Additional Information
|
Types of Vitamin |
Deficiency Diseases | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| A (Retinol) |
Loss of vision, Xerophthalmia |
Carrot, Papaya, etc. |
| B1 (Thiamine) | Beri-beri | Beef, Liver, Peas, Yeast, etc. |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | Retarded growth, bad skin | Fish, Meat, Eggs |
| B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | Anemia | Fish, Milk, and Milk products |
| C (Ascorbic acid) | Scurvy, Gingivitis | Citrus fruits and juices, vegetables, etc. |
| D (Calciferol) | Rickets, | Sunlight |
| E(Tocopherol) | Paralysis, sterility | Egg, Peanuts, Green vegetables, soybeans |
| K (Phylloquinone) | Excessive bleeding due to injury | Green leafy vegetables, cheese |
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