7: VITAMINS

Question 1

What is the primary role of vitamins in the body?
A) Providing energy
B) Enhancing muscle strength
C) Facilitating nutrient processes

Answer 1

C) Facilitating nutrient processes

Question 2

How do vitamins contribute to digestion?
A) Breaking down carbohydrates
B) Assisting in the breakdown of fats and proteins
C) Promoting water absorption in the digestive tract

Answer 2

B) Assisting in the breakdown of fats and proteins

Question 3

Which process do vitamins support during absorption?
A) Filtration in the kidneys
B) Transport of nutrients through the bloodstream
C) Conversion of food into energy

Answer 3

B) Transport of nutrients through the bloodstream

Question 4

In metabolism, what role do vitamins play?
A) Acting as structural components in the body
B) Speeding up chemical reactions in the body
C) Storing excess nutrients in the liver

Answer 4

B) Speeding up chemical reactions in the body

Question 5

How are vitamins involved in building body structures?
A) Forming bones and teeth
B) Generating neurotransmitters
C) Enhancing vision and eye health

Answer 5

A) Forming bones and teeth

Question 6

6. Which vitamin is associated with vision and is found in foods like carrots and sweet
   potatoes?
   A) Vitamin D
   B) Vitamin E
   C) Vitamin A

Answer 6

C) Vitamin A

Question 7

True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are less likely to reach toxic levels compared to
water-soluble vitamins.
A) True
B) False

Answer 7

B) False

Question 8

8. What is the role of Vitamin B12 in myelin formation?
   A) Energy production
   B) Protective coating for nerve cells
   C) Digestive system support

Answer 8

B) Protective coating for nerve cells

Question 9

What symptoms might be associated with a deficiency in Vitamin B12?
A) Increased energy levels
B) Tingling, numbness, and memory issues
C) Improved concentration

Answer 9

B) Tingling, numbness, and memory issues

Question 10

Which cellular processes does Vitamin B12 play a vital role in?
A) Photosynthesis
B) DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation
C) Cellular respiration

Answer 10

B) DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation

Question 11

11. What is another name for pantothenic acid?
    A) Vitamin C
    B) Vitamin B5
    C) Vitamin D
    D) Vitamin B12

Answer 11

D) Vitamin B12

Question 12

What is the primary role of pantothenic acid in energy metabolism?
A) Storing energy
B) Enhancing muscle strength
C) Aiding in the creation of CoA

Answer 12

C) Aiding in the creation of CoA

Question 13

True or False: Pantothenic acid is essential for the synthesis of cholesterol.
A) True
B) False

Answer 13

A) True

Question 14

What deficiency disease is linked to a lack of Vitamin D?
A) Rickets
B) Beriberi
C) Pellagra

Answer 14

A) Rickets

Question 15

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K

Answer 15

B) Vitamin D