Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 1CC
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Is there any other available source of vitamin A, other than diet and vitamin supplementation.
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Vitamin A is a fat- soluble vitamin and is one of the essential organic nutrients which function as a co enzyme in the enzymatic reactions. Vitamin A helps in boosting up the immune system of the body.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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