Functions of Vitamins in the Human Body

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Which of the following vitamins is essential for the synthesis of several clotting factors by the liver?

Vitamin E

Vitamin B12

Vitamin K (correct)

Vitamin C

Which vitamin promotes protein synthesis and helps in wound healing?

Vitamin B6

Vitamin A

Vitamin C (correct)

Vitamin D

Which of the following vitamins is a component of enzyme systems synthesizing nitrogenous bases of DNA and RNA?

Folic acid (correct)

Vitamin B6

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant and helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract?

Vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following water-soluble vitamins act as coenzymes with other enzymes that are essential for metabolism and other reactions?

Vitamins B1, B2, Niacin, B6, B12, Pantothenic acid, and Biotin Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin helps in the formation of cell structures, especially membranes?

Vitamin E Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals is a component of hemoglobin and reversibly binds oxygen?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vitamins is considered water-soluble and poses little risk of hypervitaminosis?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?

Iodide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vitamins is fat-soluble?

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral supplementation is often recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

Both iron and calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is involved in carbon dioxide metabolism, growth, wound healing, taste sensations, appetite, and normal sperm counts?

Zinc Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive vitamin A intake?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?

Most vitamins with known functions are coenzymes. Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin supplementation is recommended for strict vegetarians to prevent deficiency?

Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with excessive consumption of lipid-soluble vitamins?

Toxicity and adverse effects Signup and view all the answers

How are some vitamins obtained by the body?

Both B and C are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral supplementation is often recommended for individuals with excessive menstrual bleeding?