Question 1

Using retinoids during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pellagra is a condition associated with a deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin C
B)   vitamin B3
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin B2

Question 3

The condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy is called

Accepted Answer

A)   age- related macular degeneration.
B)   a cataract.
C)   marasmus.
D)   glaucoma.

Question 4

Excessive amounts of water- soluble vitamins are often excreted in

Accepted Answer

A)   the feces.
B)   urine.
C)   the blood.
D)   mucus.

Question 5

Vegans are particularly at risk for deficiencies of which vitamins?

Accepted Answer

B₁₂is only found in animal foods...

Question 6

Which of the following conditions is not caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   scurvy
B)   osteomalacia
C)   rickets
D)   osteoporosis

Question 7

Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result of a severe deficiency of which vitamin? Why is this disease caused by chronic alcohol abuse? What are the common symptoms of this syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result...

Question 8

Which of the following conditions will not destroy the vitamin content of foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   air
B)   cold
C)   heat
D)   water

Question 9

One of the best ways to reduce your chances of catching a cold is to take vitamin C supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Consuming too much niacin can cause flushing of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Vitamins

Pellagra is a condition associated with a deficiency of which vitamin?

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Consuming too much niacin can cause flushing of the skin.

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Which of the following conditions will not destroy the vitamin content of foods?

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Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result of a severe deficiency of which vitamin? Why is this disease caused by chronic alcohol abuse? What are the common symptoms of this syndrome?

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Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result...
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The condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy is called

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One of the best ways to reduce your chances of catching a cold is to take vitamin C supplements.

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Excessive amounts of water- soluble vitamins are often excreted in

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Using retinoids during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

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Vegans are particularly at risk for deficiencies of which vitamins?

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B₁₂is only found in animal foods...
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Which of the following conditions is not caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

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Exam 7: Vitamins

Pellagra is a condition associated with a deficiency of which vitamin?

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Consuming too much niacin can cause flushing of the skin.

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Which of the following conditions will not destroy the vitamin content of foods?

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Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result of a severe deficiency of which vitamin? Why is this disease caused by chronic alcohol abuse? What are the common symptoms of this syndrome?

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The condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy is called

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One of the best ways to reduce your chances of catching a cold is to take vitamin C supplements.

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Excessive amounts of water- soluble vitamins are often excreted in

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Using retinoids during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

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Vegans are particularly at risk for deficiencies of which vitamins?

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Which of the following conditions is not caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

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Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome is a result...
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B₁₂is only found in animal foods...
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