Water-Soluble Vitamins Presentation Quiz

Which vitamin is also known as Vitamin B2?

Riboflavin (correct)
Pantothenic Acid
Thiamin
Niacin

What is the alternate name for Vitamin B12?

Pyridoxine
Cobalamin (correct)
Nicotinamide
Folic Acid

Which illness is associated with Thiamin deficiency characterized by 'I can't, I can't' and muscle wasting?

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Edema
Wet Beri-Beri
Dry Beri-Beri (correct)

What is the major function of Thiamin in the body?

Aids in carbohydrate metabolism (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is commonly found in citrus fruits and is also known as Ascorbic Acid?

Vitamin C (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which form of Folate is also known as Folic Acid?

Folacin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major functions of Vitamin D?

Regulates blood calcium and phosphorus levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by bowed legs and beaded ribs due to Vitamin D deficiency?

Rickets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What acts as a natural sunscreen when it comes to sunlight exposure?

Dark skin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does aging do to the synthesis of Vitamin D in the body?

Reduces it (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of Vitamin D?

Enhances muscle strength (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Vitamin D contribute to calcium levels in the body?

By increasing mobilization from bones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of Vitamin K related to blood clotting?

Activating proteins (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which form of Vitamin K is synthesized by colonic bacteria?

Menaquinone (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Vitamin K participate in the bone mineralization process?

By activating GI proteins (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which food source is NOT rich in Vitamin K?

Olive oil (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect antagonizes the action of Vitamin K?

Using warfarin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a reduced effect of anticoagulant drugs?

Vitamin K deficiency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?

Alcohol and prolonged cooking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?

INH (used in treating tuberculosis) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What factor can increase the utilization of Vitamin C?

Smoking and aspirin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is exclusively available in animal-derived products?

Vitamin B12 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can enhance the utilization of Vitamin C according to the text?

Stress and heavy metals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin can be made from tryptophan?

Niacin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?

Cannot be stored significantly (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are water-soluble vitamins different from fat-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver, while water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored (B) Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens to excess water-soluble vitamins in the body?

Excreted through urine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are water-soluble vitamins less likely to reach toxic levels compared to fat-soluble ones?

Excess amounts are excreted through urine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of most water-soluble vitamins if exposed to prolonged cooking or air?

They break down and lose their effectiveness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of most water-soluble vitamins within the body?

Function as coenzymes for various metabolic reactions (D) Signup and view all the answers