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What are the functions of Vitamin A?
Maintaining vision, maintaining epithelial linings, cellular metabolism
What are signs of Vitamin A deficiency?
Night blindness, keratinization of epithelium, stunted growth
What are the functions of Vitamin D?
Calcium and Phosphorus absorption and metabolism
What are signs of Vitamin D deficiency?
Bone disorder (like rickets)
What are the functions of Vitamin E?
Antioxidant, reproductive functions, absorption of selenium
What are signs of Vitamin E deficiency?
“White Muscle Disease,” infertility
What are the functions of Vitamin K?
Blood clotting
What are signs of Vitamin K deficiency?
Increased hemorrhaging, longer clotting times
What vitamins make up the B-complex?
B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), pantothenic acid, niacin, B6 (pyroxidine), biotin, folic acid, B12 (cyanocobalamin)
What are the functions of the B-complex?
Act as co-enzymes to help release energy, maintain skin health, maintain nervous tissue, help with red blood cell production
What are the signs of B-complex deficiency?
Skin lesions, weakness, paralysis, dermatitis, anemia
What are the functions of calcium?
Bone/tooth formation, muscle contraction
What are the signs of calcium deficiency?
Rickets, slow bone development
What are the functions of phosphorus?
Bone/tooth formation, enzyme component, part of DNA and RNA
What are the signs of phosphorus deficiency?
Rough hair coat, slow growth
What are the functions of magnesium?
Enzyme activator, component of skeletal tissue
What are the signs of magnesium deficiency?
Lowered appetite, hyper-irritability, convulsions
What are the functions of sodium?
Muscle contractions, maintenance of bodily fluid levels, electrolyte
What are signs of sodium deficiency?
Loss of weight, salt craving
What are the functions of potassium?
Electrolyte, maintenance of electrolyte balance, enzyme activator
What are signs of potassium deficiency?
Reduced appetite, heart lesions
What are the functions of chlorine?
Electrolyte, acid-base balance, maintenance of osmotic pressure, component of hydrochloric acid
What are signs of chlorine deficiency?
Reduced appetite, salt craving
What are the functions of sulfur?
Synthesis of amino acids in ruminants