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Q · Nutrition and Nutrients medium · 45s
Which nutrient’s toxicity can lead to hypervitaminosis A (liver damage, intracranial pressure)?
TopicNutrition and Nutrients
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Excess preformed vitamin A accumulates in liver, causing hepatotoxicity, bone pain, and pseudotumor cerebri. Beta-carotene excess only causes carotenemia, not toxicity.
Final Answer: Option A - Vitamin A