Question 1

A derivative of vitamin A,13-cis-retinoic acid (Accutane),is used to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent xerophthalmia. 
B) treat serious cases of acne. 
C) treat hypercarotenemia. 
D) prevent skin cancer. 
A) prevent xerophthalmia. 
B) treat serious cases of acne. 
C) treat hypercarotenemia. 
D) prevent skin cancer.

Question 2

The biochemical functions of vitamin A include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) controlling vision in dim and bright light. 
B) development and maintenance of mucus-forming cells. 
C) cell differentiation. 
D) coenzyme synthesis. 
A) controlling vision in dim and bright light. 
B) development and maintenance of mucus-forming cells. 
C) cell differentiation. 
D) coenzyme synthesis.

Question 3

After absorption,the fat-soluble vitamins are distributed to body cells by

Accepted Answer

A) free fatty acids. 
B) lipases. 
C) mucopolysaccharides. 
D) lipoproteins. 
A) free fatty acids. 
B) lipases. 
C) mucopolysaccharides. 
D) lipoproteins.

Question 4

A primary function of vitamin E is to serve as

Accepted Answer

A) a coenzyme. 
B) an antioxidant. 
C) a hormone. 
D) a peroxide. 
A) a coenzyme. 
B) an antioxidant. 
C) a hormone. 
D) a peroxide.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT describe a vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) They are essential organic substances. 
B) They are fat- or water-soluble. 
C) They are needed in relatively small amounts. 
D) They provide a rich source of energy. 
A) They are essential organic substances. 
B) They are fat- or water-soluble. 
C) They are needed in relatively small amounts. 
D) They provide a rich source of energy.

Question 6

A potential danger of using oral Accutane for acne is that it

Accepted Answer

A) can cause spontaneous abortion and birth defects. 
B) can cause blindness if used for over a year. 
C) may lead to atherosclerosis. 
D) can lead to osteomalacia. 
A) can cause spontaneous abortion and birth defects. 
B) can cause blindness if used for over a year. 
C) may lead to atherosclerosis. 
D) can lead to osteomalacia.

Question 7

The RDA for vitamin E was established to prevent hemolysis of red blood cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One means of detecting a vitamin K deficiency is to measure how quickly prothrombin in the blood can form a clot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In North America,population groups at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) college-aged diabetics. 
B) alcoholics with liver disease. 
C) those with GI diseases that prevent fat absorption. 
D) low birth weight,premature infants. 
A) college-aged diabetics. 
B) alcoholics with liver disease. 
C) those with GI diseases that prevent fat absorption. 
D) low birth weight,premature infants.

A derivative of vitamin A,13-cis-retinoic acid (Accutane),is used to

The biochemical functions of vitamin A include all of the following except:

After absorption,the fat-soluble vitamins are distributed to body cells by

A primary function of vitamin E is to serve as

Which of the following does NOT describe a vitamin?

A potential danger of using oral Accutane for acne is that it

The RDA for vitamin E was established to prevent hemolysis of red blood cell membranes.

One means of detecting a vitamin K deficiency is to measure how quickly prothrombin in the blood can form a clot.

In North America,population groups at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 12: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

A derivative of vitamin A,13-cis-retinoic acid (Accutane),is used to

The biochemical functions of vitamin A include all of the following except:

After absorption,the fat-soluble vitamins are distributed to body cells by

A primary function of vitamin E is to serve as

Which of the following does NOT describe a vitamin?

A potential danger of using oral Accutane for acne is that it

The RDA for vitamin E was established to prevent hemolysis of red blood cell membranes.

One means of detecting a vitamin K deficiency is to measure how quickly prothrombin in the blood can form a clot.

In North America,population groups at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

Filters