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Vitamin A Deficiency – Top USMLE Diseases

Nutritional deficiency of fat soluble vitamins can lead to serious consequences.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin responsible for many functions related to vision, epithelialization, cellular maturation and differentiation. Deficiency of vitamin A leads to GI problems, night blindness, and immune disorders.

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Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Retinal) 03:27 min

Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Retinal) 3 quiz questions

Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Retinal) 1 concept page
Vitamin A: Introduction 07:08 min

Vitamin A: Introduction 5 quiz questions

Vitamin A: Introduction 1 concept page
Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection 05:54 min

Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection 4 quiz questions

Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection 1 concept page
Vitamin A: Color Detection, Visual Cycle and Retinoic Acid Function 06:03 min

Vitamin A: Color Detection, Visual Cycle and Retinoic Acid Function 4 quiz questions

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Your Educators of course Vitamin A Deficiency – Top USMLE Diseases

Kevin Ahern, PhD

Dr. Kevin Ahern is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU), USA.
He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon State University. Currently, he teaches courses for health sciences students at OSU.
He is co-author of three Open Educational electronic textbooks on Biochemistry and a Guide to Getting Into Medical School.
Due to his achievements, he earned OSU’s highest teaching recognition, the Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award in 2017.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahern teaches courses on Biochemistry and on "How to Get into Medical School”.

Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Dr. Georgina Cornwall is a Biology Instructor and currently works as an Instructional Designer in the private sector, developing interactive online training materials.
She obtained her PhD in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology at the University of Colorado, USA, in 2000, and has since taught a broad array of biology courses at various US universities.
She is an active promoter of hybrid/online teaching formats and interactive courses, and has received several awards for her engaging and innovative course design; e.g., she was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen twice.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Cornwall teaches courses on Biology & Genetics.

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By Gael P. on 04. December 2022 for Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection

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By shahryar p. on 17. June 2020 for Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection

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By Lan W. on 27. October 2019 for Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection

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By Saurav R. on 16. May 2018 for Vitamin A: Steps in Light Detection

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