Vitamin B Complex Quiz
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Which vitamin is included in the B complex group?

  • Vitamin B12 (correct)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin A

    • What are the units of measurement for Vitamin B complex?

  • Grams (g) and Liters (L)
  • Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) and Niacin Equivalents (NE) (correct)
  • International Units (IU) and Milligrams (mg)
  • Micrograms (mcg) and Teaspoons (tsp)

    • How does absorption of Vitamin B complex occur?

  • Through osmosis
  • Through photosynthesis
  • Through active transport, passive diffusion, and protein binding (correct)
  • Through fermentation

    • Where does excretion of Vitamin B complex occur?

    <p>Urine, bile, and feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can primary deficiencies of Vitamin B complex lead to?

    <p>Anemia and neural tube defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of Vitamin B complex deficiencies?

    <p>Anemia and dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a food source of Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Dark leafy greens and meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does loss from cooking affect the availability of B vitamins in food?

    <p>It reduces the availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can excess B6 from supplements cause?

    <p>Adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Coenzyme roles in metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the related diseases associated with Vitamin B complex deficiencies?

    <p>Peripheral neuropathy, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and pellagra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are secondary deficiencies of Vitamin B complex associated?

    <p>With alcoholism and malabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin in the B complex group is responsible for coenzyme roles in metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin synthesis?

    <p>Vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of choline in the Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Cell membrane structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit of measurement is used for Niacin in the Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Niacin Equivalents (NE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Vitamin B complex absorbed in the body?

    <p>Through active transport, passive diffusion, and protein binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the excretion of Vitamin B complex primarily occur?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can excess B6 from supplements cause?

    <p>Adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of primary deficiencies of Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a food source rich in Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Broccoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of secondary deficiencies of Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can affect the availability of B vitamins in food?

    <p>Cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential method of Vitamin B complex excretion?

    <p>Bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential symptom of Vitamin B complex deficiencies?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit for measurement of folate in Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is NOT involved in the absorption and excretion of B vitamins?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may be associated with secondary deficiencies of B vitamins?

    <p>Pellagra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of excessive intake of certain B vitamins through supplements?

    <p>Hypervitaminosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is NOT related to B vitamin deficiencies?

    <p>Rickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential symptom of primary deficiencies of B vitamins?

    <p>Megaloblastic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can affect the availability of B vitamins in the diet?

    <p>Inhibitors of absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of loss of B vitamins during food processing?

    <p>Reduced nutritional content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is responsible for DNA/RNA synthesis in the Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Folate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may result from excess B vitamin intake?

    <p>Hypervitaminosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential method of B vitamin excretion?

    <p>Urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with B vitamin deficiencies?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin in the B complex group is responsible for coenzyme roles in metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis, energy metabolism, and neurotransmitter production?

    <p>Vitamin B6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit for measurement of folate in Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can excess B6 from supplements cause?

    <p>Niacin flush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can affect the availability of B vitamins in the diet?

    <p>Inhibitors of absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are secondary deficiencies of Vitamin B complex associated?

    <p>Alcoholism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of loss of B vitamins during food processing?

    <p>Decreased bioavailability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is NOT related to B vitamin deficiencies?

    <p>Rickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of choline in the Vitamin B complex?

    <p>Cell membrane structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential symptom of primary deficiencies of B vitamins?

    <p>Confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of excessive intake of certain B vitamins through supplements?

    <p>Adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the excretion of Vitamin B complex primarily occur?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential method of B vitamin excretion?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vitamin B Complex Summary

    • Vitamin B complex includes folate, folic acid, B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, pantothenic acid, and choline
    • Units of measurement include Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) and Niacin Equivalents (NE)
    • Functions include coenzyme roles in metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin synthesis
    • Absorption occurs through active transport, passive diffusion, and protein binding
    • Excretion happens through urine, bile, and feces
    • Excess is excreted through urine and storage in muscle
    • Primary deficiencies can lead to anemia and neural tube defects, while secondary deficiencies are associated with alcoholism and malabsorption
    • Symptoms of deficiencies range from anemia to dermatitis and neurological issues
    • Related diseases include peripheral neuropathy, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and pellagra
    • Food sources include dark leafy greens, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and fortified cereals
    • Loss from cooking and inhibitors affect the availability of B vitamins in food
    • Unknown toxicity for most B vitamins, but excess B6 from supplements can cause adverse effects

    Vitamin B Complex Summary

    • Vitamin B complex includes folate, folic acid, B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, pantothenic acid, and choline
    • Units of measurement include Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) and Niacin Equivalents (NE)
    • Functions include coenzyme roles in metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin synthesis
    • Absorption occurs through active transport, passive diffusion, and protein binding
    • Excretion happens through urine, bile, and feces
    • Excess is excreted through urine and storage in muscle
    • Primary deficiencies can lead to anemia and neural tube defects, while secondary deficiencies are associated with alcoholism and malabsorption
    • Symptoms of deficiencies range from anemia to dermatitis and neurological issues
    • Related diseases include peripheral neuropathy, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and pellagra
    • Food sources include dark leafy greens, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and fortified cereals
    • Loss from cooking and inhibitors affect the availability of B vitamins in food
    • Unknown toxicity for most B vitamins, but excess B6 from supplements can cause adverse effects

    Vitamin B Complex: Key Facts and Functions

    • Vitamin B complex includes folate/folic acid, vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, and choline.
    • Units for measurement include Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) for folate and Niacin Equivalents (NE) for niacin.
    • Functions of B vitamins include coenzyme roles in metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis, energy metabolism, and neurotransmitter production.
    • B vitamins have different absorption and excretion mechanisms, including active transport, passive diffusion, and reabsorption.
    • Excess B vitamins are excreted through urine, and deficiencies can lead to various symptoms and related diseases.
    • Primary deficiencies of B vitamins can result in conditions such as megaloblastic anemia and peripheral neuropathy.
    • Secondary deficiencies may be associated with factors like alcoholism, malabsorption, and drug interactions.
    • Symptoms of B vitamin deficiencies include anemia, dermatitis, confusion, irritability, and gastrointestinal issues.
    • Related diseases due to B vitamin deficiencies include neural tube defects, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and pellagra.
    • Food sources of B vitamins include a wide range of plant and animal-based foods, and some vitamins can be lost during food processing.
    • Inhibitors of B vitamin absorption and loss during food processing can affect the availability of these vitamins in the diet.
    • While there is no known toxicity from a diet rich in B vitamins, excessive intake of certain B vitamins through supplements may have adverse effects.

    Vitamin B Complex: Key Facts and Functions

    • Vitamin B complex includes folate/folic acid, vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, and choline.
    • Units for measurement include Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE) for folate and Niacin Equivalents (NE) for niacin.
    • Functions of B vitamins include coenzyme roles in metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis, energy metabolism, and neurotransmitter production.
    • B vitamins have different absorption and excretion mechanisms, including active transport, passive diffusion, and reabsorption.
    • Excess B vitamins are excreted through urine, and deficiencies can lead to various symptoms and related diseases.
    • Primary deficiencies of B vitamins can result in conditions such as megaloblastic anemia and peripheral neuropathy.
    • Secondary deficiencies may be associated with factors like alcoholism, malabsorption, and drug interactions.
    • Symptoms of B vitamin deficiencies include anemia, dermatitis, confusion, irritability, and gastrointestinal issues.
    • Related diseases due to B vitamin deficiencies include neural tube defects, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and pellagra.
    • Food sources of B vitamins include a wide range of plant and animal-based foods, and some vitamins can be lost during food processing.
    • Inhibitors of B vitamin absorption and loss during food processing can affect the availability of these vitamins in the diet.
    • While there is no known toxicity from a diet rich in B vitamins, excessive intake of certain B vitamins through supplements may have adverse effects.

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