Question 1

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased bone density 
B)   increased bone calcification 
C)   deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull 
D)   mineral deposits in soft tissues like the kidney 
E)   osteoporosisF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

How does vitamin A affect bone health?

Accepted Answer

A)   It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines. 
B)   It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process. 
C)   It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur. 
D)   It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth. 
E)   It ensures the formation of healthy bone matrix in utero.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin E is fairly stable to heat. 
B)   Most convenience foods are good sources of vitamin E. 
C)   Saturated oils are the major dietary sources of vitamin E. 
D)   The amount of alpha-tocopherol in foods is underestimated. 
E)   Egg yolks are a good source of vitamin E.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Vitamin E functions primarily as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a peroxide 
B)   a coenzyme 
C)   an antioxidant 
D)   a free radical 
E)   an immune stimulantF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

How does sunlight help the body synthesize and activate vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

To make vitamin D,ultraviolet rays from ...

Question 6

Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Young adults 
B)   Elderly 
C)   Newborns 
D)   Teenagers 
E)   Middle-aged adultsF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

MATCHING
-Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency

Accepted Answer

A)  Xerosis
B)  Rickets
C)  Chlorophyll
D)  Tocopherols
E)  Beta-caroteneF) Vitamin AG) Vitamin EH) Vitamin KI) CalciferolJ) HemophiliaK) AntibioticsL) OsteomalaciaM) CalbindinN) XerophthalmiaO) OsteocalcinP) PhylloquinoneQ) Wheat germ oilR) Erythrocyte hemolysisS) CabbageT) RetinolU) A) and E)
V) K) and M)

Question 8

Upon absorption,fat-soluble vitamins travel through the lymphatic system within ________ before entering the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)   albumin 
B)   cholesterol 
C)   chylomicrons 
D)   liposoluble binding proteins 
E)   osteocalcinF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Kills vitamin K-producing bacteria in the intestine

Accepted Answer

A)  Xerosis
B)  Rickets
C)  Chlorophyll
D)  Tocopherols
E)  Beta-caroteneF) Vitamin AG) Vitamin EH) Vitamin KI) CalciferolJ) HemophiliaK) AntibioticsL) OsteomalaciaM) CalbindinN) XerophthalmiaO) OsteocalcinP) PhylloquinoneQ) Wheat germ oilR) Erythrocyte hemolysisS) CabbageT) RetinolU) J) and T)
V) J) and P)

Question 10

What is another name for vitamin D3?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ergocalciferol 
B)   Foliocalciferol 
C)   Cholecalciferol 
D)   Phyllocalciferol 
E)   XanthociferolF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Vitamin D's specific role in bone health is to assist in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the secretion of calciol 
B)   the synthesis of 7-dehydrocholesterol 
C)   the synthesis of carotenoids 
D)   calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone 
E)   converting magnesium and fluoride to more readily absorbable compoundsF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 12

MATCHING
-Disease characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs

Accepted Answer

A)  Xerosis
B)  Rickets
C)  Chlorophyll
D)  Tocopherols
E)  Beta-caroteneF) Vitamin AG) Vitamin EH) Vitamin KI) CalciferolJ) HemophiliaK) AntibioticsL) OsteomalaciaM) CalbindinN) XerophthalmiaO) OsteocalcinP) PhylloquinoneQ) Wheat germ oilR) Erythrocyte hemolysisS) CabbageT) RetinolU) G) and S)
V) A) and P)

Question 13

Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A)   Egg whites 
B)   Red meats 
C)   Tomato juice 
D)   Carrots 
E)   SalmonF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

MATCHING
-Defends the body against free radicals

Accepted Answer

A)  Xerosis
B)  Rickets
C)  Chlorophyll
D)  Tocopherols
E)  Beta-caroteneF) Vitamin AG) Vitamin EH) Vitamin KI) CalciferolJ) HemophiliaK) AntibioticsL) OsteomalaciaM) CalbindinN) XerophthalmiaO) OsteocalcinP) PhylloquinoneQ) Wheat germ oilR) Erythrocyte hemolysisS) CabbageT) RetinolU) G) and K)
V) A) and B)

Question 15

With the help of sunlight,the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol 
B)   tryptophan 
C)   beta-carotene 
D)   eicosapentanoic acid 
E)   histamineF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retinal 
B)   Beta-carotene 
C)   Retinol 
D)   Retinoic 
E)   Alpha-caroteneF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Explain the potential difficulties in obtaining the recommended amounts of vitamin D from the sun.

Accepted Answer

Most of the world's population relies on...

Question 18

The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The transparent membrane covering the outside of...

Question 19

________ is a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones and occurs most often in adult women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a bone disease characterized by...

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of Retin-A?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is effective in treating rickets. 
B)   It is taken orally to treat the deep lesions of cystic acne. 
C)   It is known to be effective in fighting acne and wrinkles. 
D)   It prevents birth defects when used by pregnant women. 
E)   It is known to cause inflammation and darkly pigmented skin.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 11: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

What is the alcohol form of vitamin A?

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How does sunlight help the body synthesize and activate vitamin D?

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The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the ____________________.

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________ is a bone disease characterized by softening of the bones and occurs most often in adult women.

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Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

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With the help of sunlight,the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

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Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

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Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

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Explain the potential difficulties in obtaining the recommended amounts of vitamin D from the sun.

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What is another name for vitamin D3?

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How does vitamin A affect bone health?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the vitamin E in foods?

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Upon absorption,fat-soluble vitamins travel through the lymphatic system within ________ before entering the bloodstream.

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MATCHING -Breaking open of red blood cells due to vitamin E deficiency

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Vitamin D's specific role in bone health is to assist in ________.

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