Exam 10: Water-Soluble Vitamins

Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

(True/False)

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Question 21

________ cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in females in the United States.

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Question 22

Lucia has been experiencing glossitis and cheilosis over the past several weeks. As well,her tongue has a slight reddish-purple color. Based on this information,Lucia may have a ________ deficiency.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

As a vegan,Sanako is at the greatest risk for a ________ deficiency.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

Which of the following is not a water-soluble vitamin?

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Question 25

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are among the best sources of riboflavin?

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Question 27

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

A common role of B vitamins is that they ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

________,as part of NAD and NADP,is important for energy metabolism.

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Question 30

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a degenerative brain disorder that most often occurs in alcoholics. The condition is a result of a deficiency in ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Which of the following is a component of lecithin,an emulsifier found in egg yolks?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

The riboflavin deficiency disease is known as ________.

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Question 33

Becky's 2-year-old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should ________.

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Question 34

Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Which of the following is the best source of riboflavin?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

Deficiencies of pantothenic acid are very rare among Americans.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Anencephaly occurs when the brain is malformed or missing.

(True/False)

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Question 38

To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

(True/False)

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Question 39

Exposing milk to light can reduce its ________ content.

(Multiple Choice)

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Although physicians may prescribe niacin supplements for patients who cannot tolerate statins,the treatment can have several unwanted side effects,such as flushing of the skin and liver damage.

________ cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in females in the United States.

Lucia has been experiencing glossitis and cheilosis over the past several weeks. As well,her tongue has a slight reddish-purple color. Based on this information,Lucia may have a ________ deficiency.

As a vegan,Sanako is at the greatest risk for a ________ deficiency.

Which of the following is not a water-soluble vitamin?

Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables.She bruises easily,her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth.Based on this information,which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet?

Which of the following food groups includes foods that are among the best sources of riboflavin?

Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12?

A common role of B vitamins is that they ________.

________,as part of NAD and NADP,is important for energy metabolism.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a degenerative brain disorder that most often occurs in alcoholics. The condition is a result of a deficiency in ________.

Which of the following is a component of lecithin,an emulsifier found in egg yolks?

The riboflavin deficiency disease is known as ________.

Becky's 2-year-old son can't walk because he was born with spina bifida.To reduce the chances that her next baby is born with this birth defect or related disorders,Becky should ________.

Which of the following food items is rich in biotin?

Which of the following is the best source of riboflavin?

Deficiencies of pantothenic acid are very rare among Americans.

Anencephaly occurs when the brain is malformed or missing.

To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins,physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.

Exposing milk to light can reduce its ________ content.

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