Question 1

Pregnant women who do not consume enough iodine have an increased risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) gestational diabetes. 
B) edema. 
C) dermatitis. 
D) spontaneous abortion and stillbirth. 
A) gestational diabetes. 
B) edema. 
C) dermatitis. 
D) spontaneous abortion and stillbirth.

Question 2

Thiamin deficiency is common in alcoholics.What is the name of the alcohol-related thiamin deficiency disorder? Why is thiamin intake low in alcoholics? What are the signs and symptoms of this deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The alcohol-related thiamin deficiency d

Question 3

A deficiency of riboflavin is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) riboflavinitis. 
B) hyporiboflavin. 
C) ariboflavinosis. 
D) primary riboflavin insufficiency. 
A) riboflavinitis. 
B) hyporiboflavin. 
C) ariboflavinosis. 
D) primary riboflavin insufficiency.

Question 4

What is TPP? Which vitamin is the base for TPP? Discuss two roles of TPP in human metabolism.

Accepted Answer

TPP stands for thiamine pyrophosphate, w

Question 5

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which trace mineral is a cofactor involved in the formation of urea?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iodine 
C) manganese 
D) sodium 
A) calcium 
B) iodine 
C) manganese 
D) sodium

Question 7

Iodine deficiency can cause low blood levels of thyroid hormone.This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperthyroidism. 
B) hypothyroidism. 
C) Graves' disease. 
D) pellagra. 
A) hyperthyroidism. 
B) hypothyroidism. 
C) Graves' disease. 
D) pellagra.

Question 8

The coenzyme TPP plays a critical role in the breakdown of glucose for energy.Which water-soluble vitamin is part of the TPP complex?

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) biotin 
C) riboflavin 
D) niacin 
A) thiamin 
B) biotin 
C) riboflavin 
D) niacin

Question 9

Which of the B-vitamins primarily functions in cell regeneration and the synthesis of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) pantothenic acid 
B) folate 
C) riboflavin 
D) niacin 
A) pantothenic acid 
B) folate 
C) riboflavin 
D) niacin

Question 10

Which of the following is integral in the neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement and memory?

Accepted Answer

A) biotin 
B) choline 
C) niacin 
D) pyridoxal 
A) biotin 
B) choline 
C) niacin 
D) pyridoxal

Question 11

List all of the B-vitamins. ,includint their chemical names,and describe the primary function(s)of each.

Accepted Answer

The B-vitamins are a group of water-solu

Question 12

Which dietary source of niacin has the highest availability for absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) cereal grains 
B) meat 
C) enriched bread products 
D) ready-to-eat cereals 
A) cereal grains 
B) meat 
C) enriched bread products 
D) ready-to-eat cereals

Question 13

The chemical name for vitamin B₆ is:

Accepted Answer

A) pantothenic acid. 
B) pyridoxine. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin. 
A) pantothenic acid. 
B) pyridoxine. 
C) folate. 
D) niacin.

Question 14

Which ailment below is a type of mental retardation caused by insufficient iodine during fetal development?

Accepted Answer

A) goiter 
B) pellagra 
C) cretinism 
D) Graves' disease 
A) goiter 
B) pellagra 
C) cretinism 
D) Graves' disease

Question 15

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is an alcohol-related riboflavin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are two forms of:

Accepted Answer

A) niacin. 
B) cigarette smoke. 
C) folate. 
D) riboflavin. 
A) niacin. 
B) cigarette smoke. 
C) folate. 
D) riboflavin.

Question 17

The body is able to generate energy from macronutrients without B-vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the reasons why iodine deficiency may be considered the world's greatest single cause of preventable brain damage.

Accepted Answer

Iodine deficiency may be considered the

Question 19

The vitamin thiamin is composed of a thiazole and a(n)________ group.

Accepted Answer

A) amine 
B) sulfur 
C) oxygen 
D) phosphate 
A) amine 
B) sulfur 
C) oxygen 
D) phosphate

Question 20

Which B-vitamin is needed for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) riboflavin 
C) vitamin B₆ 
D) choline 
A) thiamin 
B) riboflavin 
C) vitamin B₆ 
D) choline

Exam 12: Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Pregnant women who do not consume enough iodine have an increased risk for:

Thiamin deficiency is common in alcoholics.What is the name of the alcohol-related thiamin deficiency disorder? Why is thiamin intake low in alcoholics? What are the signs and symptoms of this deficiency?

A deficiency of riboflavin is referred to as:

What is TPP? Which vitamin is the base for TPP? Discuss two roles of TPP in human metabolism.

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of:

Which trace mineral is a cofactor involved in the formation of urea?

Iodine deficiency can cause low blood levels of thyroid hormone.This condition is known as:

The coenzyme TPP plays a critical role in the breakdown of glucose for energy.Which water-soluble vitamin is part of the TPP complex?

Which of the B-vitamins primarily functions in cell regeneration and the synthesis of red blood cells?

Which of the following is integral in the neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement and memory?

List all of the B-vitamins. ,includint their chemical names,and describe the primary function(s)of each.

Which dietary source of niacin has the highest availability for absorption?

The chemical name for vitamin B₆ is:

Which ailment below is a type of mental retardation caused by insufficient iodine during fetal development?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is an alcohol-related riboflavin deficiency.

Nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are two forms of:

The body is able to generate energy from macronutrients without B-vitamins.

Explain the reasons why iodine deficiency may be considered the world's greatest single cause of preventable brain damage.

The vitamin thiamin is composed of a thiazole and a(n)________ group.

Which B-vitamin is needed for protein synthesis?

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