Nuclear Retinoid Receptors

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Nuclear Retinoid Receptors. Deficiency of Vitamin A. Nyctalopia Decreased mucus production Leading to bacterial invasion in the eye Conjunctival xerosis Bitot’s spots Keratomatacia Xerophthalmia. Toxicity of Vitamin A. Vitamin D. Vitamin D Synthesis. Regulate blood calcium level . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Nuclear Retinoid Receptors

Deficiency of Vitamin A Nyctalopia Decreased mucus

production Leading to bacterial

invasion in the eye Conjunctival xerosis Bitot’s spots Keratomatacia

Xerophthalmia

Toxicity of Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin D Synthesis

Functions of Vitamin D Regulate blood calcium level

Deficiency

Osteomalacia

Rickets

Osteoporosis

Vitamin E

Vitamin E, An Antioxidant

Vitamin K

Vitamin K and the Coagulation Process