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Vitamins, minerals and trace elements Flashcards

1
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What are the fat soluble vitamins?

A

A, D, E, K

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2
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Fat soluble vitamins are stored whereas water soluble vitamins are excreted. True or false?

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True

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3
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Where are fat soluble vitamins absorbed?

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Absorbed by bile in large intestine

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4
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Where are water soluble vitamins absorbed?

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In the upper SI (duodenum)

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5
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Where is vitamin B12 absorbed?

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Absorbed by intrinsic factor in ileum

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6
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Vitamins are sources of energy. True or false?

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False

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7
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Vitamins have an antioxidant role. True or false?

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True

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8
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What does deficiency in vitamin A result in?

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Poor night vision

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9
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What does deficiency in vitamin B1 result in?

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Wenikes encephalopathy

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10
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What does deficiency in vitamin B7 result in?

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Hair loss and anaemia

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11
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What does deficiency in vitamin B12 lead to?

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Megaloblastic anaemia - neural tube defects

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12
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What does vitamin D deficiency lead to?

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Rickets and osteoporosis

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13
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What does vitamin C deficiency lead to?

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Scurvy

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14
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What does vitamin K deficiency lead to?

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Abnormal clotting

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15
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In pregnancy, why is vitamin B9 (folic acid) supplemented?

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To prevent neural tube defects including spina bifida

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16
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Trace elements are required in small quantities whereas minerals are required in large amounts. True or false?

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True

17
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What can a deficiency in magnesium and potassium lead to?

A

cardiac arrhythmias

18
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What can a deficiency in calcium and magnesium lead to?

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Osteoporosis, muscle cramps and tetany

19
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What can a deficiency in zinc lead to?

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Hair loss and poor wound healing

20
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A deficiency in which trace element can lead to Wilson’s disease?

A

Copper

21
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Methotrexate can interact with which vitamin?

A

B9 (folic acid)

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