APHY 102 Ch. 18: Vitamins and Minerals and their Functions (Nutrition and Metabolism) questions and answers

APHY 102 Ch. 18: Vitamins and Minerals and their Functions (Nutrition and Metabolism) questions and answers Fat-Soluble Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Dissolve in fats; resistant to heat; not often destroyed by cooking and/or food processing. Includes Vitamins A, D, E and K. Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER-An antioxidant necessary for synthesis of visual pigments, mucoproteins, and mucopolysaccharides; for normal development of bones and teeth; and for maintenance of epithelial cells. Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus; promotes development of teeth and bones. Vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER-An antioxidant; prevents oxidation of Vitamin A and polyunsaturated fatty acids; my help maintain stability of cell membranes. Vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER-Required for synthesis of prothrombin, which functions in blood clotting.