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What is the role of vitamin D in bone health?
What is the role of vitamin D in bone health?
- Increases calcium absorption and reabsorption (correct)
- Inhibits the clotting cascade
- Activates osteoblasts
- Promotes bone resorption by osteoclasts
Which vitamin is acquired only from the diet?
Which vitamin is acquired only from the diet?
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E (correct)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
What does vitamin E protect in cell membranes?
What does vitamin E protect in cell membranes?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- DNA
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids (correct)
Which clotting factors does vitamin K activate in the liver?
Which clotting factors does vitamin K activate in the liver?
What is the main function of vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation?
What is the main function of vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation?
Why has vitamin E supplementation not resulted in a reduction in cardiovascular events?
Why has vitamin E supplementation not resulted in a reduction in cardiovascular events?
What is the optimal level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D for bone strength?
What is the optimal level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D for bone strength?
Why are levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D over 100 ng/ml considered toxic?
Why are levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D over 100 ng/ml considered toxic?
When might testing levels of 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D be indicated?
When might testing levels of 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D be indicated?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin E for individuals older than 70 years?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin E for individuals older than 70 years?
What is the range of recommended vitamin E levels in adults?
What is the range of recommended vitamin E levels in adults?
Why is dietary vitamin K testing not generally indicated in the US population?
Why is dietary vitamin K testing not generally indicated in the US population?
What is the primary cause of vitamin deficiency in short-bowel syndrome?
What is the primary cause of vitamin deficiency in short-bowel syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a method used for vitamin testing?
Which of the following is NOT a method used for vitamin testing?
Which of the following is not a common cause of short-bowel syndrome?
Which of the following is not a common cause of short-bowel syndrome?
Which blood test is essential for diagnosing vitamin B12 and folate deficiency?
Which blood test is essential for diagnosing vitamin B12 and folate deficiency?
Which category of vitamins dissolve in water upon entering the body?
Which category of vitamins dissolve in water upon entering the body?
Which of the following is not a reason for surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine?
Which of the following is not a reason for surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine?
What is the role of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia?
What is the role of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia?
Which vitamin deficiency is a global concern with dire health consequences?
Which vitamin deficiency is a global concern with dire health consequences?
What is the role of vitamin A in the treatment of measles?
What is the role of vitamin A in the treatment of measles?
Which condition is characterized by impaired mineralization of cartilage at growth plates in children?
Which condition is characterized by impaired mineralization of cartilage at growth plates in children?
What is the most common prescription for the treatment of severe acne vulgaris in outpatient settings?
What is the most common prescription for the treatment of severe acne vulgaris in outpatient settings?
What condition is characterized by diffuse bone and joint pain, myopathy, hypocalcemic tetany, and a waddling gait in adults?
What condition is characterized by diffuse bone and joint pain, myopathy, hypocalcemic tetany, and a waddling gait in adults?
Where is Vitamin K1 primarily found?
Where is Vitamin K1 primarily found?
How are fat-soluble vitamins absorbed into the body?
How are fat-soluble vitamins absorbed into the body?
What is the role of chylomicrons in the body?
What is the role of chylomicrons in the body?
How are remnants of chylomicrons recycled in the body?
How are remnants of chylomicrons recycled in the body?
What is the consequence of mutations in the tocopherol transfer protein (TTP)?
What is the consequence of mutations in the tocopherol transfer protein (TTP)?
Which organs are affected by Vitamin A deficiency due to its role in cell differentiation?
Which organs are affected by Vitamin A deficiency due to its role in cell differentiation?
