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VITAMINS & MINERALS Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts for various physiological functions, including growth, development, and maintenance of health. ·        They play crucial roles in numerous biochemical processes, including metabolism, immunity, and tissue repair. ·        Because the body cannot synthesize most vitamins and minerals, they must be obtained from the diet or supplements. Definition Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary in small quantities for normal body function and growth. They are classified based on their solubility: ·         Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K ·         Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12) and Vitamin C Minerals are inorganic elements that the body needs to function properly. They are

ANTI-SNAKE VENOM Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Antisnake venom (ASV), also known as antivenom, is a biological product used to treat venomous bites or stings. ·        It is the only specific treatment for envenomation, which can otherwise result in severe morbidity or mortality. ·        ASV is derived from the plasma of animals, typically horses, that have been immunized with snake venom. Definition ·        Antisnake venom is a therapeutic agent that neutralizes the toxic effects of venom from a snake bite. ·        It consists of antibodies or antibody fragments that bind to and inactivate venom toxins, thereby preventing or reversing the harmful effects of envenomation. Classification 1.      Monovalent ASV : Targets venom from a single snake species. o    Example: Monovalent Cobra Antivenom for Naja naja (Indian cobra). 2.      Polyvalent A