Weegy: C. small intestine
Because they dissolve in fat, vitamins A, D, E, and K are called fat-soluble vitamins. [ They are absorbed from the small intestines, along with dietary fat, which is why fat malabsorption resulting from various diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) is associated with poor absorption of these vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are primarily stored in the liver and adipose tissues. With the exception of vitamin K, fat-soluble vitamins are generally excreted more slowly than water-soluble vitamins, and vitamins A and D can accumulate and cause toxic effects in the body. ]
User: True or false? High doses of niacin can cause an uncomfortable flushing reaction of the face and arms, along with headache, blurred vision, and, in severe cases, liver damage.
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High doses of niacin can cause an uncomfortable flushing reaction of the face and arms, along with headache, blurred vision, and, in severe cases, liver damage.- This is TRUE.
Added 8/7/2014 4:35:35 PM
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Excess fat-soluble vitamins typically accumulate in the: Liver.
Added 10/19/2014 12:02:52 PM
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