Broward College - HUN 1201 1)Excess vitamin D may result in a

Broward College - HUN 1201

1)Excess vitamin D may result in

a.increased bone calcification

b.         deformity of leg bones, ribs, and skull

c.         mineral deposits in soft tissues like the kidney

d.         increased bone density

2. How does vitamin A affect bone health?

a.         It assists enzymes that degrade certain regions of the bone, thereby allowing remodeling to occur.

b.         It stimulates uptake of calcium from the intestines.

c.         It inhibits oxidation of bone mucopolysaccharides, thereby preserving bone crystal integrity and promoting growth.

d.         It promotes synthesis of specific bone proteins involved in the mineralization process.

3. Peak bone mass is developed by age _      .

a.         15

b.         30

c.         5

d.         10

4. The normal protein of the hair and nails is called:

Keratin

5. What is another name for vitamin D 3?

a.         Phyllocalciferol

b.         Ergocalciferol

c.         Cholecalciferol

d.         Foliocalciferol

6. What is the RDA of vitamin E for adults?

a.         15 mg

b.         10 mg

c.         30 mg

d.         5 mg

7. What is the main role of vitamin K in the body?

a.         Blood clotting

b.         Epithelial tissue renewal

c.         Antioxidant

d.         Calcium utilization

8. Which carotenoid has the highest vitamin A activity?

a.         Lycopene

b.         Beta-cryptoxanthin

c.         Lutein

d.         Beta-carotene

9. Which of the following accurately describes fat-soluble vitamins?

a.         They circulate freely in water-filled parts of the body.

b.         Deficiency symptoms sometimes take a year or more to develop on a poor

diet.

c.         They travel freely and are absorbed directly into the blood.

d.         The kidneys detect and remove excesses in urine.

10. Which of the following terms refers to the plant form of vitamin K?

a.         Ergodione

b.         Tocopherone

c.         Phylloquinone

d.         Menaquinone