BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do vitamins benefit our bodies?
A
Building muscle and bone.
B
Make use of nutrients.
C
Capture and use energy.
D
Heal wounds.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AA), is involved in all phases of wound healing. In the inflammatory phase it is required for neutrophil apoptosis and clearance. During the proliferative phase, AA contributes towards synthesis, maturation, secretion and degradation of collagen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water-Soluble Vitamins Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is often linked to wound healing because it is required for collagen synthesis and for hydroxylation of lysine and proline. A vitamin C deficiency can reduce the body’s resistance to infection and prolong healing.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the healing process of wound no matter whether it’s minor or major, Vitamins undeniably play an imperative role. Therefore, the intake of three most basic vitamins such as A, B, C is extremely important during recovery procedure.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, there are specific vitamins that are wound healing superheroes. Vitamins A, C, and zinc are all examples of vitamins to add to a diet when dealing with a wound. Supplements are a great way to incorporate these into a diet, but there are also many healthy food options.

Detailed explanation-5: -In wounded tissue, vitamin A stimulates epidermal turnover, increases the rate of re-epithelialization, and restores epithelial structure. Retinoids have the unique ability to reverse the inhibitory effects of anti-inflammatory steroids on wound healing.

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