Fat-Soluble Vitamins Nutri

Question 1

vitamin a is also known as

Answer 1

retinol
retinoic acid
retinal

Question 2

precursor of vitamin A

Answer 2

beta-carotene

Question 3

the visual purple that allows someone to see in dim light

Answer 3

rhodopsin

Question 4

rhodopsin =

Answer 4

retinol + opsin

Question 5

vitamin A maintains the integrity of epithelial tissues, especially?

Answer 5

mucus membrane

Question 6

how does vitamin A prevent cancer

Answer 6

functions as an antioxidant

Question 7

plant sources of vitamin A contains?

Answer 7

phytochemicals

Question 8

vitamin A deficiency affects?

Answer 8

primarily the eyes

Question 9

first sign of vitamin A deficiency

Answer 9

night blindness

Question 10

the buildup of keratin located superficially in the conjunctiva of human’s eyes

Answer 10

Bitot’s spots
(drying cornea)

Question 11

the abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with Vitamin A deficiency.

Answer 11

xerophthalmia

Question 12

characterized by dryness of the conjunctiva

Answer 12

xerosis

Question 13

corneal ulcer

Answer 13

a small crater on the front part of the eye

Question 14

what can lead to anemia, painful joints, impaired growth, hypovitaminosis A, changes in skin and membrane, and faulty skeletal and dental
development.

Answer 14

deficient consumption of vitamin A

Question 15

effects of too much consumption of supplements

Answer 15

nausea and vomiting
abdominal cramps
dry skin
hair loss
hypercarotenemia
headaches

Question 16

sources of vitamin A

Answer 16

plants (beta-carotene)
animals (retinol)

Question 17

beta-carotene foods

Answer 17

green and yellow veggies
deep orange fruits and veggies

Question 18

retinol foods

Answer 18

liver
egg yolk
cream butter
etc

Question 19

vitamin A requirements for individuals

Answer 19

550mcg - male
500mcg - female

Question 20

vitamin D also known as

Answer 20

calciferol
cholecalciferol

Question 21

precursor of vitamin D

Answer 21

7-dehydrocholesterol
(skin)

Question 22

a deficiency symptom common to
children. This is brought by lack of Vitamin D or calcium in a child’s diet. This is characterized by bowed legs, knocked knee, weak and soft bones and stunted growth

Answer 22

rickets

Question 23

adult form of rickets

Answer 23

osteomalacia
(softening of bones)

Question 24

porous bones

Answer 24

osteoporosis

Question 25

earliest sign of an acute deficiency in vitamin D

Answer 25

the appearance of calciotraumatic line in the dentin

Question 26

vitamin D sources

Answer 26

Self-synthesis with sunlight
fortified or irradiated milk
butter
margarine
cereal
egg
liver
oily fish like sardines

Question 27

least toxic vitamin

Answer 27

vitamin E

Question 28

vitamin E is also known as

Answer 28

tocopherol

Question 29

primary function of vitamin E

Answer 29

as an antioxidant