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An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of?
prothrombin
The quantity of prothrombin is correlated with what vitamin?
K
Can vitamin k correct prothrombin time in hepatocellular jaundice?
Vitamin K corrects prothrombin in the setting of biliary obstruction but not of hepatocellular damage.
What drug reverses the action of warfarin?
vitamin K, or, when rapid reversal is needed (such as in case of severe bleeding), with prothrombin complex concentrate.
Is vitamin B1 essential for the synthesis of thiamine pyrophosphate?
Yes, vitamin B1 is essential for its synthesis.
What triggers Vitamin D synthesis in the skin?
The Sun causes the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin.
How aspirin causes increased prothrombin time?
It decreases synthesis of thromboxane A2 and prostaglandins to increase bleeding time. It does not affect PT or PTT. Prothrombin time unaffected!
What are vitamin c for?
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is needed for synthesis of several important chemicals in your brain and nervous system. Vitamin C is also needed to synthesise compounds used in the transfer of energy within cells. Vitamin C must be supplied daily for food.
What vitamin synthesis is aided by sunlight?
vitamin D
What vitamin is good for blood to clot properly?
Vitamin K is responsible for the clotting of blood..
What creates your Vitamin D?
Your skin is responsible for synthesis of Vitamin D.
Does vitamin c help make hormones?
A good amount of vitamin C is needed to convert Phenylalanine to tyrosine. This makes up our adrenal and thyroid hormones and neurotransmitters like dopamine. Hence vitamin C helps in the synthesis of hormones.
