Vitamins y Photochemicals

Question 1

Maintains health of epithelial tissues and functions of mucus-secreting cells.

Answer 1

Vitamin A

Question 2

This vitamin is vitally important for vision

Answer 2

Vitamin A

Question 3

What is a photochemical that can be converted into vitamin A

Answer 3

Carotenoid

Question 4

This vitamin is also a hormone

Answer 4

D

Question 5

This helps regulate blood calcium by increasing the uptake in the Intenstine

Answer 5

Vitamin D

Question 6

Infants who do not get enough of this vitamin may develop rickets

Answer 6

D

Question 7

This vitamin functions primarily as an antioxidant

Answer 7

Vitamin E

Question 8

This vitamin is essential for blood clotting

Answer 8

K

Question 9

This coenzyme is involved in the metabolism of carbs and protein as well as synthesis of DNA RNA neurotransmitters

Answer 9

Thiamin B1

Question 10

The thiamin-deficiency disease leads to muscle weakness and nerve damage

Answer 10

Beriberi

Question 11

The coenzyme of _____ participate in the catabolism of fatty acids, metabolism of other vitamins y minerals

Answer 11

Riboflavin B2

Question 12

Symptoms of _______ incluye glossitis and angular cheilitis

Answer 12

Ariboflavinosis

Question 13

______ coenzyme activate many synthetic reactions, especially fatty-acid synthesis.

Answer 13

Niacins B3

Question 14

______ the disease of niacin deficiency, results in dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death

Answer 14

Pellagra

Question 15

Vitamin ____ coenzyme activate many enzymes of carbs, lipid, and esp protein metabolism. Also help synthesis of neurotransmitters and participate in homocysteine metabolism

Answer 15

B6 Piridoxine

Question 16

______ functions as a coenzyme in reactions that yield energy from macromolecules, as well as fatty acid synthesis

Answer 16

Pantothenic Acid B5

Question 17

_______ coenzyme form aids in reaction that synthesis glucose and fatty acids and in metabolism of amino acids.

Answer 17

Biotin B7

Question 18

This vitamin is also synthesized by bacteria in the intenstines

Answer 18

B12 Cobalamin

Question 19

Consumption of raw egg whites may lead to a deficiency in this vitamin

Answer 19

Biotin B7

Question 20

Deficiency in this vitamin may lead to inflammation of the skin and mouth, gastrointestinal symptoms, muscle pain and weakness, poor growth

Answer 20

Biotin B7

Question 21

______ plays a role in DNA synthesis and homocystine metabolism

Answer 21

Folate

B9

Question 22

______ plays a role in DNA synthesis and homocystine metabolism

Answer 22

Folate

B9

Question 23

Symptoms of deficiency in this vitamin include poor cell division, macrocytic anemia, tongue inflammation, diarrhea, and poor growth

Answer 23

Folate B9

Question 24

Pregnancy puts high demands on this vitamin

Answer 24

Folate B9

Question 25

Alcoholics can lack this vitamin

Answer 25

Folate B9

Question 26

______ is needed to metabolize folate and homocystine and to maintain insulation surrounding the nerves

Answer 26

B12 Cobalamin

Question 27

Deficiency of this vitamin can lead to nerve degeneration

Answer 27

B12 Cobalamin

Question 28

Pernicious anemia is one condition that can impare vitamin _____ absorption

Answer 28

B12 Cobalamin

Question 29

A potent antioxidant and promotes the production of white blood cells

Answer 29

Vitamin C

Question 30

Deficiency in ____ can cause scurvy

Answer 30

Vitamin C

Question 31

_____ is an essential nutrient but not classified as a vitamin

Answer 31

Choline

Question 32

This is a component of phkspholipids, cell membrane structure, myelination, lipid transport

Answer 32

Choline

Question 33

B1 is also called

Answer 33

Thiamine

Question 34

B2 is also called

Answer 34

Riboflavin

Question 35

B3 aka

Answer 35

Niacin

Question 36

B5 aka

Answer 36

Pantothenic acid

Question 37

B6 aka

Answer 37

Pyridoxine

Question 38

B7 aka

Answer 38

Biotine

Question 39

B9 aka

Answer 39

Biotine

Question 40

B12

Answer 40

Cobalamin

Question 41

B7 aka

Answer 41

Biotin

Question 42

B9 aka

Answer 42

Folate

Question 43

B12 aka

Answer 43

Cobalamin

Question 44

Free radical

Answer 44

An electron stealing ion

Question 45

Coenzyme

Answer 45

An organic molecule that binds with a protein enzyme to activate it

Question 46

Choline

Answer 46

Neither a vitamin nor mineral but essential for brain growth

Question 47

Which vitamins are antioxidants

Answer 47

C, E, Selenium

Question 48

Which vitamins are coenzymes

Answer 48

A, K, some B's

Question 49

Which vitamins deficiency contribute to Anemia

Answer 49

B12 cobalamin and B9 folate

Question 50

Deficiency in this vitamin may contribute to Beriberi

Answer 50

B1 Thiamine

Question 51

Deficiencies in this vitamin lead to Macular Degeneration

Answer 51

Vitamin D

Question 52

Which B vitamins are not water soluble and stored in the liver.

Answer 52

B6 & B12