Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2015
A patient, who has been suffering for a long time from intestine disbacteriosis, has increased hemorrhaging caused by disruption of posttranslational modification of blood-coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X in the liver. What vitamin deficiency is the cause of this condition?
Answer options
- B 12
- P
- K
- C
- B 9
Correct answer
K
Explanation
Vitamin K aids blood clotting and its deficiency lead to increased hemorrhage.
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