This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Fat-soluble vitamins, compared with their water soluble counterpas. generally have a greater potential toxicity for because they are 
Select and explain. 
A. Administeicd in larger doses, B. Avidly stored by the body, C. Capable ot dissolving membrane phospholinids, D. Involved in more essential metabolic pathways
B: Avidly stored by the body
Answer: B: Avidly stored by the body 
Explanation: Fat soluble vitamins, especially A and D, can be stored in massive amounts and hence, have a potential for serious toxicities. Water soluble vitamins are easily excreted by the kidney and accumulation to toxic levels is much less common. Conversely, inadequate dietary intake will lead to manifestations of deficiency relatively faster.