Water-Soluble Vitamins Presentation Quiz
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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?

    <p>Aids in carbohydrate metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which form of Folate is also known as Folic Acid?

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

    What is one of the major functions of Vitamin D?

    <p>Regulates blood calcium and phosphorus levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Dark skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduces it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhances muscle strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By increasing mobilization from bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Activating proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of Vitamin K is synthesized by colonic bacteria?

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

    How does Vitamin K participate in the bone mineralization process?

    <p>By activating GI proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is NOT rich in Vitamin K?

    <p>Olive oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect antagonizes the action of Vitamin K?

    <p>Using warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to a reduced effect of anticoagulant drugs?

    <p>Vitamin K deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?

    <p>Alcohol and prolonged cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug can inhibit or destroy Vitamin B6?

    <p>INH (used in treating tuberculosis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor can increase the utilization of Vitamin C?

    <p>Smoking and aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is exclusively available in animal-derived products?

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

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

    <p>Stress and heavy metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin can be made from tryptophan?

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

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

    <p>Cannot be stored significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver, while water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Excreted through urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Excess amounts are excreted through urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They break down and lose their effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Function as coenzymes for various metabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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