True or false Toxicity symptoms of Vitamin A include birth defects, spontaneous abortion, blurred vision, and liver damage?
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Which of the following statements is true of vitamin A? a. Excessive intake of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause birth defects in a developing fetus. b. Vitamin A is easily absorbed in the body and does not cause toxicity. c. Excessive intake of vitamin A is helpful in treating acne. d. Excessive intake of vitamin A causes scurvy. e. Excessive intake of vitamin A causes night blindness.
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Serious fetal malformations or teratogenic birth defects may occur when pregnant women consume very large doses of vitamin A.
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, and toxicity can occur at intakes only 3 to 4 times the RDA. However, serious side effects can also occur if consumption is chronically inadequate. Fill in the blank about vitamin A deficiency. If vitamin A deficiency progresses, it can eventually lead to hardened corneas and irreversible blindness called __________.
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