Question 1

Which member of the vitamin E family is maintained in the body and can meet the body's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha-tocotrienol
B)   alpha-tocopherol
C)   beta-tocopherol
D)   gamma-tocotrienol
E)   delta-tocopherolF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of Retin-A?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is effective in treating rickets.
B)   It is taken orally to treat the deep lesions of cystic acne.
C)   It is known to be effective in fighting acne and wrinkles.
D)   It prevents birth defects when used by pregnant women.
E)   It is known to cause inflammation and darkly pigmented skin.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Osteocalcin ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is a vitamin K-deficiency disease in children
B)   binds calcium in the GI tract to enhance absorption
C)   requires vitamin K to bind to bone-forming minerals
D)   is a disease characterized by softening of the bones
E)   binds to vitamin K and is excreted in fecesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The RDA for vitamin A is ________ μg RAE/day for women and ________ μg RAE/day for men.

Accepted Answer

A)   100, 300
B)   300, 500
C)   500, 700
D)   700, 900
E)   900, 1100F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Retinoic acid can stimulate cell growth in the _______________ and inhibit cell growth in _________

Accepted Answer

A)   skin, tumors
B)   tumors, skin
C)   hair, nails
D)   nails, hair
E)   lungs, h eartF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following foods is a very good source of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)   peanut butter
B)   butternut squash
C)   sunflower seeds
D)   whole-grain bread
E)   pinto beansF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol
B)   tryptophan
C)   beta-carotene
D)   eicosapentaenoic acid
E)   histamineF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

What percentage of vitamin K is derived from foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 5
B)   25
C)   50
D)   85
E)   95F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the "____________________."

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Question 10

Define free radicals and discuss their adverse effects.

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A free radical is a molecule with one or...

Question 11

Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   kidneys
C)   intestine
D)   skin
E)   bonesF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Much of the vitamin E in the diet comes from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lean meats
B)   fish
C)   vegetable oils
D)   tropical fruits
E)   tomatoesF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Discuss the role of vitamin K in coagulation.

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Question 14

Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased bone density
B)   increased bone calcification
C)   deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull
D)   mineral deposits in soft tissues like the kidney
E)   osteoporosisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

A child with beaded ribs is likely deficient in which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B  12 
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   young adults
B)   elderly
C)   newborns
D)   teenagers
E)   middle-aged adultsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocalcin
B)   adipose tissue
C)   calbindin
D)   calciferol
E)   teratogenF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

What is the RDA of vitamin E for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 mg
B)   10 mg
C)   15 mg
D)   30 mg
E)   60 mgF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   fruits
B)   sardines
C)   potatoes
D)   legumes
E)   whole grainsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

What U.S. population group is at highest risk for vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   infants
B)   elderly
C)   adult women
D)   children ages 2-12 years
E)   whites living in tropical areasF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 11: The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

The transparent membrane covering the outside of the eye is called the "____________________."

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Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.

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Define free radicals and discuss their adverse effects.

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With the help of sunlight, the body can synthesize vitamin D from a precursor made from ________.

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The RDA for vitamin A is ________ μg RAE/day for women and ________ μg RAE/day for men.

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Where is calbindin primarily found in the body?

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Which member of the vitamin E family is maintained in the body and can meet the body's needs?

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Which of the following is a feature of Retin-A?

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What percentage of vitamin K is derived from foods?

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Retinoic acid can stimulate cell growth in the _______________ and inhibit cell growth in _________

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Discuss the role of vitamin K in coagulation.

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What is the RDA of vitamin E for adults?

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Excess vitamin D may result in ________.

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Which of the following is the most reliable source of vitamin D in the diet?

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What U.S. population group is at highest risk for vitamin D deficiency?

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Osteocalcin ________.

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Vitamin K deficiency is most likely in which of the following groups?

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A child with beaded ribs is likely deficient in which vitamin?

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Much of the vitamin E in the diet comes from ________.

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Which of the following foods is a very good source of vitamin A?

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