Vitamins and minerals

Question 1

Vitamin C

Answer 1

Collagen synthesis, some antioxidant capability, hormone, and neurotransmitter synthesis.

Question 2

Riboflavin

Answer 2

Coenzyme in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions, including those of energy release

Question 3

Potassium

Answer 3

Irregular Heartbeat, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, increased risk of hypertension and stroke

Question 4

Vitamin A

Answer 4

Poor growth, night blindness, total blindness, dry skin

Question 5

Vitamin D

Answer 5

Maintenance of calcium and phosphorus concentrations, immune function, cell cycle regulation

Question 6

Potassium

Answer 6

Major positive ion of intracellular fluid, aids nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, water balance

Question 7

Thiamin

Answer 7

Beri Beri, Anorexia, Weight loss, weakness, peripheral neuropathy

Question 8

Vitamin C

Answer 8

Deficiency Symptoms = Scurvy, Poor wound healing, pinpoint hemorrhages, pernicious gums
Toxicity Symptoms = Diarrhea

Question 9

Riboflavin

Answer 9

Ariboflavionisis inflammation of mouth and tongue, Cracks at corner of mouth

Question 10

Calcium

Answer 10

Bone and tooth structure, blood clotting, aids in nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, enzyme regulation

Question 11

Sodium

Answer 11

Major positive ion of the extracellular fluid, aids nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, water balance, glucose, and amino acid absorption.

Question 12

Pantothenic

Answer 12

Weakness, fatigue, impaired muscle function, G1 tract disturbances, deficiency is very rare

Question 13

Calcium

Answer 13

Increased risk of osteoporosis

Question 14

Magnesium

Answer 14

Weakness, muscle pain, poor heart function, seizure

Question 15

Iodine

Answer 15

Component of thyroid hormones that regulate basal metabolism, growth, and development

Question 16

Sodium

Answer 16

Muscles cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue

Question 17

Magnesium

Answer 17

Bone formation, aids enzyme function, aids nerve and heart function

Question 18

Pantothenic

Answer 18

Coenzyme in energy metabolism and fatty acid synthesis

Question 19

Vitamin D

Answer 19

Rickets in children, osteomalacia in older adults.
Toxicity Symptoms = Calcification of soft tissues, impaired growth, excess calcium in the blood, excretion in the urine

Question 20

vitamin A

Answer 20

Vision in dim light and color vision, cell differentiation, bone growth

Question 21

Thiamin

Answer 21

Coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism and energy release

Question 23

Iodine

Answer 23

Goiter, cretinism