ESSENTIALS IN NUTRITION BIOD 121
MODULE 3 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Aldosterone
Answer: released from adrenal glands signaling the kidney to retain
sodium which also leads to water retention
◉ 4 Major Functions of Vitamin C
Answer: 1) Collagen Synthesis
2) Antioxidant Activity
3) Iron Absorption
4) Boosting Immunity
◉ Bioavailability
Answer: the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed
and used
◉ Vitamin E
, Answer: An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the
risk for cancer and cell damage
◉ Carotenoids
Answer: Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing
cardiovascular disease
◉ Major Minerals
Answer: more than 100mg/daily
◉ Minor Minerals
Answer: less than 100mg/daily
◉ Vitamin A
Answer: Night blindness is an early sign of a deficiency of this
vitamin
◉ Iron (2 types)
Answer: Heme-animal flesh, hemoglobin or myoglobin
nonheme- elemental
◉ 6 Ions for Water Balance
MODULE 3 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Aldosterone
Answer: released from adrenal glands signaling the kidney to retain
sodium which also leads to water retention
◉ 4 Major Functions of Vitamin C
Answer: 1) Collagen Synthesis
2) Antioxidant Activity
3) Iron Absorption
4) Boosting Immunity
◉ Bioavailability
Answer: the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed
and used
◉ Vitamin E
, Answer: An antioxidant found in cell membranes that decreases the
risk for cancer and cell damage
◉ Carotenoids
Answer: Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing
cardiovascular disease
◉ Major Minerals
Answer: more than 100mg/daily
◉ Minor Minerals
Answer: less than 100mg/daily
◉ Vitamin A
Answer: Night blindness is an early sign of a deficiency of this
vitamin
◉ Iron (2 types)
Answer: Heme-animal flesh, hemoglobin or myoglobin
nonheme- elemental
◉ 6 Ions for Water Balance