Vitamins and Their Functions

What are vitamins?

• Organic compounds we need to ingest in small amounts to keep functioning

• Inorganic compounds we need to ingest in large amounts to keep functioning

• Organic compounds we need to ingest in large amounts to keep functioning

• Inorganic compounds we need to ingest in small amounts to keep functioning

Which vitamin is abundant in fruits and vegetables and is the antidote to scurvy?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

How does the body get water-soluble vitamins into the bloodstream?

• Through the liver

• Through the intestinal wall

• Through the kidneys

• Through the bloodstream

Which type of vitamins can be stored in the liver and fat cells?

• Water-soluble vitamins

• Fat-soluble vitamins

• Both water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins

• Neither water-soluble nor fat-soluble vitamins

What is the role of B Complex vitamins?

• Help enzymes release energy from food

• Fight infection and make collagen

• Make white blood cells and improve vision

• Gather calcium and phosphorus for bone formation

Which vitamin helps make white blood cells and improves vision?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What does vitamin D gather to make bones?

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Iron and zinc

• Potassium and magnesium

• Sodium and chloride

What is the function of vitamin E?

• Helps make white blood cells

• Fights infection and makes collagen

• Gathers calcium and phosphorus for bone formation

• Works as an antioxidant and gets rid of damaging elements

What is the function of vitamin K?

• Helps make white blood cells

• Fights infection and makes collagen

• Gathers calcium and phosphorus for bone formation

• Clots blood

What are the consequences of vitamin deficiencies?

• Fatigue, nerve damage, heart disorders

• Skin problems, hair loss, digestive issues

• Muscle weakness, joint pain, memory loss

• Vision problems, hearing loss, respiratory issues