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VITAMINS

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the lymphatic system.

II. Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed into blood through the portal vein.

a)

Statement I is correct.

b)

Statement II is correct.

c)

Both statements are correct.

d)

Both statements are incorrect.

2.

Considered as the "most unstable vitamin"

a)

Vitamin K

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B5

3.

Also known as Antineuritic Factor, Anti-beriberi Factor, and Morale Vitamin.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B3

d)

Vitamin B5

4.

Also known as Tocopherol, Antisterility factor, Antioxidant vitamin, or Anti-hemolytic vitamin.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

5.

1 mg Niacin is equivalent to how many mg of tryptophan?

a)

50

b)

60

c)

70

d)

80

6.

This vitamin is also known as pantothenic acid, panthotheine, pantothenol, or antichromotrichial factor.

a)

Vitamin B2

b)

Vitamin B3

c)

Vitamin B5

d)

Vitamin B7

7.

Helps in the synthesis of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B3

c)

Vitamin B6

d)

Vitamin B7

8.

Other names of this vitamin are Menadione, Anti-hemorrhagic vitamin, Coagulation factor, Menaquinone, Phylloquinone, or Papthoquinone

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

9.

Also known as Anticoscorbutic Factor, Cevitamic Acid, or Hexuronic Acid.

a)

Vitamin B9

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin B12

10.

Other names are pyridoxine, pyridoxic acid, pyridoxal, pyridoxol, or pyridoxamine.

a)

Vitamin B3

b)

Vitamin B4

c)

Vitamin B5

d)

Vitamin B6

11.

Considered both as a vitamin and a hormone (can be synthesized by the body).

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

12.

I. All forms of Vitamin B6 can be converted to the coenzyme Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP).

II. This coenzyme transfers amino groups from amino acids to make essential amino acids, an action that is valuable in protein and urea metabolism.

a)

Statement I is correct.

b)

Statement II is correct.

c)

Both statements are correct.

d)

Both statements are incorrect.

13.

This vitamin helps withstand stress due to it effect on the adrenal gland.

a)

Vitamin B3

b)

Vitamin B5

c)

Vitamin B7

d)

Vitamin B9

14.

Also known as citrovorum factor, pteroylglutamic acid, lactobacillus casei factor, vitamin M, vitamin Bc, Factor U

a)

Vitamin B5

b)

Vitamin B7

c)

Vitamin B9

d)

Vitamin B12

15.

Also known as Pellagra-preventive factor, or Anti-black tongue factor.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B3

d)

Vitamin B7

16.

Other names include Calciferol, Antirachitic factor, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol Calcidiol.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

17.

This vitamin is important for the folate coenzyme to function.

a)

Vitamin B3

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B7

d)

Vitamin B12

18.

Assist in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin.

a)

Vitamin B9

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B1

19.

Other names are anti-pernicious anemia factor, erythrocyte maturation factor, or animal protein factor.

a)

Vitamin B2

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B7

d)

Vitamin B12

20.

One of the main roles of this vitamin is to facilitate Calcium and Phosphorus absorption.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

21.

Deficiency of this vitamin may lead to pernicious anemia.

a)

Vitamin B6

b)

Vitamin B7

c)

Vitamin B9

d)

Vitamin B12

22.

Vitamin B12 is digested by the enzyme trypsin. Then, it combines with a glycoprotein secreted in the stomach. What is this glycoprotein?

a)

Transferrin

b)

Intrinsic Factor

c)

Collagen

d)

Immunoglobulin

23.

This is also known as Anti-egg white injury factor, Bios I, Vitamin H, or Coenzyme R.

a)

Vitamin B5

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B7

d)

Vitamin B9

24.

Requirement for vitamin E increase with increased intake of ______.

a)

MUFA

b)

PUFA

c)

Saturated Fatty Acids

d)

Trans Fatty Acids

25.

I. Severe deficiency of pantothenic acid can lead to pellagra.

II. This is characterized by 4 Ds which stand for Dengue, Diarrhea, Dementia or Delirium, Death.

a)

Statement I is correct.

b)

Statement II is correct.

c)

Both statements are correct.

d)

Both statements are incorrect.

26.

Deficiency of this vitamin is rare. However, symptoms from extreme cases are manifested as abnormal heart action, loss of appetite, fatigue, drying, scaly dermatitis, and alopecia, among others.

a)

Vitamin B5

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B7

d)

Vitamin B12

27.

This is also called as the Anti-infective vitamin.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

28.

This vitamin is present is widely distributed in nature and is present in all plant and animal foods.

a)

Vitamin B2

b)

Vitamin B3

c)

Vitamin B5

d)

Vitamin B7

29.

This Vitamin A deficiency is characterized by drying of the eyes.

a)

Bitot's spots

b)

Xerosis

c)

Xeropthalmia

d)

Nyctalopia

30.

Vitamin C promotes the absorption of these 2 minerals.

a)

Calcium and Phosphorus

b)

Iron and Phosphorus

c)

Iron and Potassium

d)

Iron and Calcium

31.

This Vitamin D deficiency is characterized by softening of the bones.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Osteopenia

32.

Vitamin E and ______ (a component of glutathione peroxidase) both function to protect the cells from the destructive effects of oxygen free radicals.

a)

Manganese

b)

Copper

c)

Selenium

d)

Zinc

33.

This vitamin prevents hemorrhage.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

34.

These are substances chemically related to true vitamins but cannot perform the biologic function of the true vitamins. Example is Avidin.

a)

Precursors

b)

Provitamins

c)

Multivitamins

d)

Antivitamins

35.

Smooth tongue is a deficiency of this vitamin.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B6

d)

Vitamin B12