Which of the following is a property of the fat-soluble vitamins?
A)Most of them are synthesized by intestinal bacteria
B)Intestinal transport occurs by way of the portal circulation
C)Deficiency symptoms may take years to develop on a poor diet
D)Toxicity risk is higher for vitamins E and K than for other fat-soluble vitamins
E)Deficiencies are more common in industrialized nations than in developing nations.

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Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are stored in the body for longer periods of time and deficiencies may take years to develop on a poor diet.

Answer: D 
 Vitamins E and K have a higher risk of toxicity compared to other fat-soluble vitamins.

Therefore, the best choice(s) are C and D.

Which of the Following Is a Property of the Fat-Soluble