chapter 7 practice activity

Question 1

vitamin a deficiency

Answer 1

night blindness

Question 2

vitamin k is the

Answer 2

only fat-soluble vitamin that is excreted in urine

Question 3

vitamin E

Answer 3

deficiency in erythrocyte hemolysis seen in infants and adults

Question 4

Beta Carotene deficiency

Answer 4

is muscular degeneration

Question 5

two most toxic vitamins

Answer 5

vitamin A and D

Question 6

which fat-soluble vitamin prepares bones and teeth for new growth

Answer 6

vitamin A

Question 7

deep fat fryer temperatures easily destroy this fat-soluble

Answer 7

vitamin E

Question 8

approximately 50% or more of this fat-soluble vitamins produced by colon bacteria

Answer 8

vitamin K

Question 9

eating large amounts of liver can cause a toxicity of this vitamin

Answer 9

vitamin A

Question 10

vitamin D deficiency in children is

Answer 10

rickets

Question 11

vitamin D deficiency in adults is

Answer 11

osteomalacia

Question 12

sources include pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes and dark leafy vegatables

Answer 12

beta carotene

Question 13

regulates calcium availability to support bone development and maintenance

Answer 13

vitamin D

Question 14

sources include plant oils, nuts/seeds, and asparagus

Answer 14

vitamin E

Question 15

two of its important functions are blood clotting and bone building

Answer 15

vitamin K

Question 16

this vitamin can be made in the body from cholesterol and ultraviolet rays from the sunlight

Answer 16

vitamin D

Question 17

excessive amts of this could turn your skin golden yellow

Answer 17

beta carotene

Question 18

deficiency includes keratinization and xerophthalmia

Answer 18

vitamin A

Question 19

fat-soluble vitamin predominately found in animal products and not in plant products

Answer 19

vitamin D