BIOD 121 Essentials in Nutrition Module 4
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BIOD121 Module 4 Exam/ BIOD 121 Nutrition
Module 4 Exam Questions And Answers
Grade A+
List the four major functions of Vitamin C
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, assisting in iron absorption, and boosting immune
functions
Be familiar with the roles of the hormones and ions that regulate fluid in the body and
how each functions.
Which vitamin(s) are produced by gut (intestinal) bacteria? Choose all that apply.
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Biotin
D) Vitamin K
C) Biotin
D) Vitamin K
When water is inside of a cell it is part of the ________________ fluid
intracellular
It is important for women who may be pregnant or who are planning on becoming
pregnant to discuss their folate intake with their doctor. Why or why not?
In pregnant women a deficiency of folate can result in neural tube defects.
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except:
A) They are organic
B) They are dependent on fat intake
,C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) Are vulnerable to cooking losses
D) Are vulnerable to cooking losses
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except:
A) They are organic
B) They are dependent on fat intake
C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) All are synthesized by the body
D) All are synthesized by the body
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except: A) They are inorganic
B) They do not readily dissolve in water
C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) Are stored in large quantities
A) They are inorganic
Lack of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults
Vitamin D
Xeropthalmia is a result of a deficiency of _____________
Vitamin A
__________________ important in the formation of collagen
vitamin C
Vitamin C is important in the formation of ___________ a connective tissue. Like Vitamin
____ and ____, it works as an antioxidant scavenging free radicals. Combining ________
with good sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption.
collagen
E, A
, Iron
Like Vitamin A and E, it works as an ________________ scavenging free radicals.
Combining iron with good sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption.
antioxidant
A deficiency in ______________ results in _________ which can be prevented by
consuming citrus fruits. This vitamin is often marketed as a cure for the common cold.
Vitamin C
scurvy
What vitamin should a woman consider supplementing prior to conception and why?
Folate- to prevent neural tube defects that occur early in pregnancy
A deficiency in __________ results in beriberi which translates to I can't I can't
thiamin
Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin and the symptoms include diarrhea, dermatitis,
_____________ and death.
dementia
What are the symptoms of pellagra? What is a deficiency of?
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death
niacin
Ariboflavinosis results from a ___________ deficiency leading to an inflamed tongue
known as glossitis and ___________, cracks around the mouth.
riboflavin, cheilosis
A deficiency of folate and vitamin _____ both result in ____________ _____________,
formation of large immature red blood cells.
Exam (2 Versions, Latest-2024/2023) /
BIOD121 Module 4 Exam/ BIOD 121 Nutrition
Module 4 Exam Questions And Answers
Grade A+
List the four major functions of Vitamin C
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, assisting in iron absorption, and boosting immune
functions
Be familiar with the roles of the hormones and ions that regulate fluid in the body and
how each functions.
Which vitamin(s) are produced by gut (intestinal) bacteria? Choose all that apply.
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Biotin
D) Vitamin K
C) Biotin
D) Vitamin K
When water is inside of a cell it is part of the ________________ fluid
intracellular
It is important for women who may be pregnant or who are planning on becoming
pregnant to discuss their folate intake with their doctor. Why or why not?
In pregnant women a deficiency of folate can result in neural tube defects.
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except:
A) They are organic
B) They are dependent on fat intake
,C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) Are vulnerable to cooking losses
D) Are vulnerable to cooking losses
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except:
A) They are organic
B) They are dependent on fat intake
C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) All are synthesized by the body
D) All are synthesized by the body
Fat soluble vitamins have all the following characteristics except: A) They are inorganic
B) They do not readily dissolve in water
C) Are absorbed into the lymph system
D) Are stored in large quantities
A) They are inorganic
Lack of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults
Vitamin D
Xeropthalmia is a result of a deficiency of _____________
Vitamin A
__________________ important in the formation of collagen
vitamin C
Vitamin C is important in the formation of ___________ a connective tissue. Like Vitamin
____ and ____, it works as an antioxidant scavenging free radicals. Combining ________
with good sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption.
collagen
E, A
, Iron
Like Vitamin A and E, it works as an ________________ scavenging free radicals.
Combining iron with good sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption.
antioxidant
A deficiency in ______________ results in _________ which can be prevented by
consuming citrus fruits. This vitamin is often marketed as a cure for the common cold.
Vitamin C
scurvy
What vitamin should a woman consider supplementing prior to conception and why?
Folate- to prevent neural tube defects that occur early in pregnancy
A deficiency in __________ results in beriberi which translates to I can't I can't
thiamin
Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin and the symptoms include diarrhea, dermatitis,
_____________ and death.
dementia
What are the symptoms of pellagra? What is a deficiency of?
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death
niacin
Ariboflavinosis results from a ___________ deficiency leading to an inflamed tongue
known as glossitis and ___________, cracks around the mouth.
riboflavin, cheilosis
A deficiency of folate and vitamin _____ both result in ____________ _____________,
formation of large immature red blood cells.
