When water-soluble vitamins are consumed in excess of body needs,generally the excess is ____.

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Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in significant amounts in the body tissues, hence when they are consumed in excess of body needs, they are excreted in the urine. This is in contrast to fat-soluble vitamins, which are stored in the liver and adipose tissue and can accumulate to toxic levels if consumed in excess. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect because water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the body, but any excess beyond the body's needs is eliminated through the urine.

When Water-Soluble Vitamins Are Consumed in Excess of Body Needs,generally