1. By ALB Digestive Physiology
VITAMIN A By
ALB
Digestive Physiology

2. I. VITAMINS A. History B. What are vitamins? C. Classifications
1. Water soluble
2. Fat soluble

3. II. VITAMIN A A. History B. Forms C. Metabolism
1. Digestion and Absorption
2. Storage
3. Release

4. D. Sources
1.orange, yellow
and deep green
vegetables
2.good quality hay
and pasture

5. E. Functions
1. Vision
2. Growth, Repair, and Cell Differentiation
3. Health of Epithelial Cells
4. Pregnancy and Fetal Development
5.Protection Against Infection

6. 6. Cancer Prevention
7. Other
F. Uses
1. Eye Care
2. Skin Disorders
3. Psoriasis
4. HIV

7. G. Deficiencies (Causes and Signs)
1. Examples
2. Causes
3. Signs
-eyes
-skin
-growth

8. -immune system
-thyroid
-cancer
H. Interrelations with other Nutrients
1. Vitamin E
2. Calcium, Iron, and Zinc
3.Drugs

9. I. CATIONS
1. Supplements
2. Toxic Effects
J. Supplements
1. Sources
2. Use of

10. References
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Cunha, Tony J. Horse Feeding and Nutrition. 2nd ed. Academic Press, Inc., San Diego Pp
Harper, Fredrick, et al. Feeding to Win II. Eqine Research Inc., Grand Praire, TX Pp
Adams, R.H.,et al. Veterinary Treatments and Medications for Horsemen. Equine Research Inc., Grand Praire, TX Pp
Talor, R.E., Ralph Bogart. Scientific Farm Animal Production. 3rd ed. Macmillan Publishing, New York P.70, pp
Pond, W.G.,et al. Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding. 4th ed. John Wiley and Sons. New York. Pp

11. Now you know why Popeye eats his spinach.