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Why is the use of international units important in medicine?

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Answer:IU (international unit): An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance.

This type of measure is used for the fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins AD and E) and certain hormones, enzymes, and biologicals (such as vaccines).

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