TOPIC 3: Micronutrients

Question 1

are inorganic molecules required in very small amount for cellular metabolism

Answer 1

Vitamins

Question 2

assist indirectly in digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion

Answer 2

Vitamins

Question 3

Type of vitamins that DISSOLVE IN WATER

Answer 3

Water Soluble

Question 4

Vitamins that are considered as water soluble

Answer 4

Vitamin B’s and C

Question 5

Type of vitamins that are not normally stored

Answer 5

Water Soluble

Question 6

Type of vitamins that is easily absorbed in the small intestine

Answer 6

Water Soluble

Question 7

Vitamins that must be taken daily to avoid deficiency

Answer 7

Water Soluble

Question 8

Type of vitamins that DISSOLVE IN FATTY TISSUES OR SUBSTANCES

Answer 8

Fat Soluble

Question 9

Type of vitamins that serve structural and regulatory functions

Answer 9

Fat Soluble

Question 10

Type of vitamins that stored in your liver and fatty tissue

Answer 10

Fat Soluble

Question 11

Type of vitamins where toxicity is possible

Answer 11

Fat Soluble

Question 12

Vitamins that are considered as fat soluble

Answer 12

Vitamin A, D, E, and K

Question 13

• nerve functioning

- co-enzyme in energy metabolism

Answer 13

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Question 14

Deficiency of Vitamin B1

Answer 14

alters nervous muscle, muscle weakness

Question 15

degenerative brain disorder caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)

Answer 15

Wernicke-Korsakoff (peripheral neuropathy)

Question 16

• co-enzyme in the release of energy

- promote healthy growth and tissue repair

Answer 16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 17

Deficiency of Vitamin B2

Answer 17

Cheilosis and Glossitis

Question 18

• co-enzyme in energy metabolism

- keep your nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy

Answer 18

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 19

Deficiency of vitamin B3

Answer 19

Pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia)

Question 20

• co-enzyme in the metabolism of amino acid to protein
• healthy brain function
• RBC formation

Answer 20

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Question 21

Deficiency of vitamin B6

Answer 21

rare (but may cause dermatitis, poor growth and altered nerve function)