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WorksheetsQuiz on Human Physiology: Nutrition, Vitamins, and Minerals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of calcium in the body?
Hormone regulation
Energy production
Blood clotting
Formation and maintenance of bones
Which mineral is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters?
Iron
Calcium
Zinc
Magnesium
What is the most abundant mineral in the human body?
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Which vitamin is known for its role in vision?
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
What condition is characterized by porous and fragile bones?
Rickets
Scurvy
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Which vitamin is essential for collagen formation?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
What is the primary role of potassium in the body?
Protein synthesis
Fluid balance and nerve function
Oxygen transport
Bone mineralization
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to beriberi?
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
What is the main function of iron in the body?
Muscle contraction
Oxygen transport
Bone health
Nerve function
Which mineral is crucial for the synthesis of ATP?
Magnesium
Zinc
Sodium
Calcium
What is a common symptom of vitamin D deficiency in children?
Night blindness
Anemia
Rickets
Scurvy
Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
What is the role of selenium in the body?
Bone mineralization
Oxygen transport
Nerve impulse conduction
Antioxidant function
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of red blood cells?
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B9
Vitamin C
What is the primary source of sodium in the diet?
Fruits
Meat
Vegetables
Table salt
