BIOD 121 Module 4 EXAM QUESTIONS
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Emma has noticed white and yellow spots on her teeth. This condition is known as
_________________. State the mineral that is causing the spots. - ANSWERS Mottling
Fluoride
Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWERS They are
inorganic
Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWERS All are
synthesized by the bodu
The lack of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults - ANSWERS
Vitamin D
Xeropthalmia is a result of a deficiency in _________________ - ANSWERS Vitamin A
__________ is important in the formation of collagen - ANSWERS Vitamin C
Like Vitamin A and E it works as a _______ scavenging free radicals. Combining iron with good
sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption - ANSWERS antioxidant
A deficiency results in ________ which can be prevented by consuming citrus fruits. This vitamin
is often marketed as a cure for the common cold. - ANSWERS Scurvy
, What vitamin should a woman consider supplementing prior to conception and why? -
ANSWERS Folate - to prevent neural tube defects that occur early in pregnancy
A deficiency of ______ results in beriberi which translates to I can't I can't. - ANSWERS Thiamin
Pellagra is a deficiency of what vitamin? - ANSWERS Niacin (B3)
Ariboflavinosis results from a ________ deficiency leading to an inflamed tongue known as
glossitis and cheilosis, cracks around the mouth - ANSWERS Riboflavin
A deficiency of folate and vitamin ________ both result in megaloblastic anemia, formation of
large immature red blood cells. - ANSWERS B-12
To prevent dehydration two hormones are secreted. __________ is secreted from the adrenal
glands to conserve sodium and water - ANSWERS Aldosterone
The pituitary glands release __________ to decrease urine output - ANSWERS Antidiuretic
hormone
What are ions? - ANSWERS ions are minerals that have an electrical charge and are called
electrolytes
Are minerals considered essential or nonessential nutrients? - ANSWERS Essential Nutrients
The degree to which they can be absorbed is called their __________ - ANSWERS Bioavailability
Minerals needed in amounts >100 milligrams per day are called? - ANSWERS major minerals
AND ANSWERS7
Emma has noticed white and yellow spots on her teeth. This condition is known as
_________________. State the mineral that is causing the spots. - ANSWERS Mottling
Fluoride
Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWERS They are
inorganic
Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWERS All are
synthesized by the bodu
The lack of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults - ANSWERS
Vitamin D
Xeropthalmia is a result of a deficiency in _________________ - ANSWERS Vitamin A
__________ is important in the formation of collagen - ANSWERS Vitamin C
Like Vitamin A and E it works as a _______ scavenging free radicals. Combining iron with good
sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption - ANSWERS antioxidant
A deficiency results in ________ which can be prevented by consuming citrus fruits. This vitamin
is often marketed as a cure for the common cold. - ANSWERS Scurvy
, What vitamin should a woman consider supplementing prior to conception and why? -
ANSWERS Folate - to prevent neural tube defects that occur early in pregnancy
A deficiency of ______ results in beriberi which translates to I can't I can't. - ANSWERS Thiamin
Pellagra is a deficiency of what vitamin? - ANSWERS Niacin (B3)
Ariboflavinosis results from a ________ deficiency leading to an inflamed tongue known as
glossitis and cheilosis, cracks around the mouth - ANSWERS Riboflavin
A deficiency of folate and vitamin ________ both result in megaloblastic anemia, formation of
large immature red blood cells. - ANSWERS B-12
To prevent dehydration two hormones are secreted. __________ is secreted from the adrenal
glands to conserve sodium and water - ANSWERS Aldosterone
The pituitary glands release __________ to decrease urine output - ANSWERS Antidiuretic
hormone
What are ions? - ANSWERS ions are minerals that have an electrical charge and are called
electrolytes
Are minerals considered essential or nonessential nutrients? - ANSWERS Essential Nutrients
The degree to which they can be absorbed is called their __________ - ANSWERS Bioavailability
Minerals needed in amounts >100 milligrams per day are called? - ANSWERS major minerals
