BIOLOGY
VITAMINS
Question
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Which vitamin is needed most when we receive a bleeding wound?
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin K helps to make four of the 13 proteins needed for blood clotting, which stops wounds from continuously bleeding so they can heal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Severe vitamin K deficiency can cause bruising and bleeding problems because the blood will take longer to clot. Vitamin K deficiency might reduce bone strength and increase the risk of getting osteoporosis because the body needs vitamin K for healthy bones.
Detailed explanation-3: -Low levels of vitamin K can lead to dangerous bleeding in newborns and infants. The vitamin K given at birth provides protection against bleeding that could occur because of low levels of this essential vitamin.
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