Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2008
In order to accelerate healing of a radiation ulcer a vitamin drug was administered. What drug is it?
Answer options
- Retinol acetate
- Methyluracil
- Retabolil
- Prednisolone
- Levamisole
Correct answer
Retinol acetate
Explanation
Vitamin A (Retinol acetate) is arguably the most important vitamin for effective wound healing due to its role in a process called cellular differentiation. Cellular differentiation is how cells reproduce, which is important for the growth of new blood vessels and tissue structures. Vitamin A can also improve the immune system and lower the risk of harmful infections.
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