Question 1

The condition resulting from hypovitaminosis A that can cause blindness is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cheilosis. 
B)  xerophthalmia. 
C)  pellagra. 
D)  keratinization. 
A)  cheilosis. 
B)  xerophthalmia. 
C)  pellagra. 
D)  keratinization.

Question 2

Newborn babies treated with phototherapy for elevated bilirubin levels may develop a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin A. 
A)  riboflavin. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin A.

Question 3

The active hormonal form of vitamin D is synthesized by the combined action of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  skin, liver, and kidney. 
B)  gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. 
C)  thyroid gland, small intestine, and lymph system. 
D)  colonic bacteria, kidney, and adrenal gland. 
A)  skin, liver, and kidney. 
B)  gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. 
C)  thyroid gland, small intestine, and lymph system. 
D)  colonic bacteria, kidney, and adrenal gland.

Question 4

A vitamin that is essential to bone growth is vitamin:

Accepted Answer

A)  D. 
B)  B₁₂. 
C)  E. 
D)  C. 
A)  D. 
B)  B₁₂. 
C)  E. 
D)  C.

Question 5

A vitamin involved with hemoglobin formation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyridoxine. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  thiamin. 
A)  pyridoxine. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  thiamin.

Question 6

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  cobalamin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  vitamin D. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  cobalamin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  vitamin D.

Question 7

The fat-soluble vitamin that is responsible for synthesis of blood-clotting factors by the liver is vitamin:

Accepted Answer

A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  E. 
D)  K. 
A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  E. 
D)  K.

Question 8

The disease associated with niacin deficiency is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  scurvy. 
B)  beriberi. 
C)  cheilosis. 
D)  pellagra. 
A)  scurvy. 
B)  beriberi. 
C)  cheilosis. 
D)  pellagra.

Question 9

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is expressed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  milligrams (mg). 
B)  micrograms (mcg). 
C)  beta-carotene equivalents. 
D)  vitamin equivalents. 
A)  milligrams (mg). 
B)  micrograms (mcg). 
C)  beta-carotene equivalents. 
D)  vitamin equivalents.

Question 10

The adult form of rickets is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  osteopenia. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  osteomyelitis. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  osteopenia. 
C)  osteomalacia. 
D)  osteomyelitis.

Question 11

An example of a food high in vitamin K is:

Accepted Answer

A)  seared collard greens. 
B)  oatmeal with raisins. 
C)  carrot soup. 
D)  bean burrito. 
A)  seared collard greens. 
B)  oatmeal with raisins. 
C)  carrot soup. 
D)  bean burrito.

Question 12

An example of a breakfast meal high in folate is:

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs and toast. 
B)  bacon and biscuits. 
C)  waffles with blueberries. 
D)  pancakes and orange juice. 
A)  eggs and toast. 
B)  bacon and biscuits. 
C)  waffles with blueberries. 
D)  pancakes and orange juice.

Question 13

Vitamin C helps maintain tissue integrity by:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralizing foreign proteins. 
B)  creating an alkaline cell environment. 
C)  recognizing cell boundaries. 
D)  forming collagen to bind cells together. 
A)  neutralizing foreign proteins. 
B)  creating an alkaline cell environment. 
C)  recognizing cell boundaries. 
D)  forming collagen to bind cells together.

Question 14

The lunch that would provide the greatest amount of vitamin C is:

Accepted Answer

A)  tuna sandwich, sliced tomatoes, and strawberries. 
B)  hamburger, French fries, and cola beverage. 
C)  hot dog, milkshake, and cookies. 
D)  grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, and skim milk. 
A)  tuna sandwich, sliced tomatoes, and strawberries. 
B)  hamburger, French fries, and cola beverage. 
C)  hot dog, milkshake, and cookies. 
D)  grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, and skim milk.

Question 15

Skin flushing, gastrointestinal upset, and itching may be caused by therapeutic doses of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pyridoxine. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  thiamin. 
A)  pyridoxine. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  thiamin.

Question 16

A food that provides a natural food source of vitamin D is:

Accepted Answer

A)  mackerel. 
B)  wheat germ. 
C)  steak. 
D)  margarine. 
A)  mackerel. 
B)  wheat germ. 
C)  steak. 
D)  margarine.

Question 17

Riboflavin is important for metabolism of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fat. 
B)  protein. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  vitamin K. 
A)  fat. 
B)  protein. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  vitamin K.

Question 18

An example of a food that is a good source of niacin is:

Accepted Answer

A)  oranges. 
B)  spinach. 
C)  pork chops. 
D)  rice. 
A)  oranges. 
B)  spinach. 
C)  pork chops. 
D)  rice.

Question 19

The period of life in which the need for folic acid is most critical is:

Accepted Answer

A)  before pregnancy. 
B)  infancy. 
C)  childhood. 
D)  young adulthood. 
A)  before pregnancy. 
B)  infancy. 
C)  childhood. 
D)  young adulthood.

Question 20

Hemolytic anemia is treated with increased intake of vitamin:

Accepted Answer

A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  E. 
D)  C. 
A)  A. 
B)  D. 
C)  E. 
D)  C.

Exam 6: Vitamins

The condition resulting from hypovitaminosis A that can cause blindness is known as:

Newborn babies treated with phototherapy for elevated bilirubin levels may develop a deficiency of:

The active hormonal form of vitamin D is synthesized by the combined action of the:

A vitamin that is essential to bone growth is vitamin:

A vitamin involved with hemoglobin formation is:

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of:

The fat-soluble vitamin that is responsible for synthesis of blood-clotting factors by the liver is vitamin:

The disease associated with niacin deficiency is known as:

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is expressed in:

The adult form of rickets is called:

An example of a food high in vitamin K is:

An example of a breakfast meal high in folate is:

Vitamin C helps maintain tissue integrity by:

The lunch that would provide the greatest amount of vitamin C is:

Skin flushing, gastrointestinal upset, and itching may be caused by therapeutic doses of:

A food that provides a natural food source of vitamin D is:

Riboflavin is important for metabolism of:

An example of a food that is a good source of niacin is:

The period of life in which the need for folic acid is most critical is:

Hemolytic anemia is treated with increased intake of vitamin:

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