Question 1

In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood clotting 
B) Energy metabolism 
C) Calcium utilization 
D) Epithelial tissue renewal 
E) Synthesis of gonadotrophic hormones 
A) Blood clotting 
B) Energy metabolism 
C) Calcium utilization 
D) Epithelial tissue renewal 
E) Synthesis of gonadotrophic hormones

Question 2

MATCHING
-Vitamin D deficiency disease in adults

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein 
A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein

Question 3

How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol. 
B) It slows oxidation of low-density lipoproteins. 
C) It interferes with cholesterol synthesis by the liver. 
D) It speeds removal of blood cholesterol by the liver. 
E) It enhances the inflammatory response. 
A) It inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol. 
B) It slows oxidation of low-density lipoproteins. 
C) It interferes with cholesterol synthesis by the liver. 
D) It speeds removal of blood cholesterol by the liver. 
E) It enhances the inflammatory response.

Question 4

MATCHING
-Substance that prevents clotting of the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein 
A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein

Question 5

Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Achlorhydria 
B) Antibiotic therapy 
C) Presence of oxalic acid in food 
D) Insufficient intake of green leafy vegetables 
E) High-fat, high-protein diet 
A) Achlorhydria 
B) Antibiotic therapy 
C) Presence of oxalic acid in food 
D) Insufficient intake of green leafy vegetables 
E) High-fat, high-protein diet

Question 6

Why is the eye especially vulnerable to vitamin A degradation at night?

Accepted Answer

Night blindness is one of the first dete

Question 7

MATCHING
-Condition that results from severe vitamin A deficiency

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein 
A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein

Question 8

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Kidneys 
C) Intestine 
D) Chylomicrons 
E) Stomach 
A) Liver 
B) Kidneys 
C) Intestine 
D) Chylomicrons 
E) Stomach

Question 9

Though called a vitamin, the active form of vitamin D is actually a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Though called a vitamin, the active form...

Question 10

Discuss the adverse effects of free radicals.

Accepted Answer

Free radicals attack. Occasionally, thes

Question 11

Which of the following food substances can be converted to vitamin A in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Tryptophan 
B) Chlorophyll 
C) Xanthophyll 
D) Beta-carotene 
E) Phylloquinone 
A) Tryptophan 
B) Chlorophyll 
C) Xanthophyll 
D) Beta-carotene 
E) Phylloquinone

Question 12

Which of the following conditions may improve with vitamin E therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Pernicious anemia 
C) Muscular dystrophy 
D) Intermittent claudication 
E) Dementia 
A) Diabetes 
B) Pernicious anemia 
C) Muscular dystrophy 
D) Intermittent claudication 
E) Dementia

Question 13

MATCHING
-May be beneficial for treating fibrocystic breast disease

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein 
A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein

Question 14

Explain the role of vitamin A in growth and reproduction.

Accepted Answer

As mentioned, vitamin A also supports re

Question 15

MATCHING
-Composition of a blood clot

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein 
A) Acne 
B) Rickets 
C) Keratin 
D) Hemolytic 
E) Carotene
F)Vitamin A
G)Vitamin E
H)Vitamin K
I)Cholesterol
J)Coagulation
K)Antibiotics
L)Osteomalacia
M)Calbindin
N)Xerophthalmia
O)Anticoagulant
P)Fibrin
Q)Vegetable oils
R)Erythrocyte hemolysis
S)Green leafy vegetables
T)Retinol-binding protein

Question 16

How does vitamin D function to raise blood levels of calcium and phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D raises blood concentrations of

Question 17

Describe the known functions of vitamin E and proposed therapeutic treatment for specific disorders.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant a

Question 18

Which of the following disorders may result from vitamin E deficiency in people?

Accepted Answer

A) Rickets 
B) Xerophthalmia 
C) Muscular dystrophy 
D) Erythrocyte hemolysis 
E) Osteomalacia 
A) Rickets 
B) Xerophthalmia 
C) Muscular dystrophy 
D) Erythrocyte hemolysis 
E) Osteomalacia

Question 19

What population group is at highest risk for osteomalacia?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants 
B) Elderly men 
C) Adult women 
D) Children ages 2-12 years 
E) Whites living in tropical areas 
A) Infants 
B) Elderly men 
C) Adult women 
D) Children ages 2-12 years 
E) Whites living in tropical areas

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A in foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Anthocyanin in beets masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
B) Margarine made from corn oil is a poor source of vitamin A. 
C) Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A. 
D) Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
E) Plants contain retinoids but no carotenoids. 
A) Anthocyanin in beets masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
B) Margarine made from corn oil is a poor source of vitamin A. 
C) Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A. 
D) Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
E) Plants contain retinoids but no carotenoids.

In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?

MATCHING -Vitamin D deficiency disease in adults

How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease?

MATCHING -Substance that prevents clotting of the blood

Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency?

Why is the eye especially vulnerable to vitamin A degradation at night?

MATCHING -Condition that results from severe vitamin A deficiency

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Though called a vitamin, the active form of vitamin D is actually a(n) ____________________.

Discuss the adverse effects of free radicals.

Which of the following food substances can be converted to vitamin A in the body?

Which of the following conditions may improve with vitamin E therapy?

MATCHING -May be beneficial for treating fibrocystic breast disease

Explain the role of vitamin A in growth and reproduction.

MATCHING -Composition of a blood clot

How does vitamin D function to raise blood levels of calcium and phosphorus?

Describe the known functions of vitamin E and proposed therapeutic treatment for specific disorders.

Which of the following disorders may result from vitamin E deficiency in people?

What population group is at highest risk for osteomalacia?

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A in foods?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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

In what chief capacity does vitamin K function?

MATCHING -Vitamin D deficiency disease in adults

How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease?

MATCHING -Substance that prevents clotting of the blood

Of the following, which would most readily induce a vitamin K deficiency?

Why is the eye especially vulnerable to vitamin A degradation at night?

MATCHING -Condition that results from severe vitamin A deficiency

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Though called a vitamin, the active form of vitamin D is actually a(n) ____________________.

Discuss the adverse effects of free radicals.

Which of the following food substances can be converted to vitamin A in the body?

Which of the following conditions may improve with vitamin E therapy?

MATCHING -May be beneficial for treating fibrocystic breast disease

Explain the role of vitamin A in growth and reproduction.

MATCHING -Composition of a blood clot

How does vitamin D function to raise blood levels of calcium and phosphorus?

Describe the known functions of vitamin E and proposed therapeutic treatment for specific disorders.

Which of the following disorders may result from vitamin E deficiency in people?

What population group is at highest risk for osteomalacia?

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A in foods?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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