Question 1

The requirement for vitamin E varies by the amount of an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)   sun exposure.
B)   dietary selenium.
C)   animal fat intake.
D)   polyunsaturated fatty acid intake.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Foods rich in phytochemicals include

Accepted Answer

A)   mushrooms and algae.
B)   fruits and vegetables.
C)   yogurt and goat's milk.
D)   soy milk and tofu.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A deficiency of vitamin A may result in

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoporosis.
B)   bile obstruction.
C)   breakdown of cell membranes.
D)   night blindness.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Vitamin E protects membranes because it acts as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   barrier.
B)   peroxide.
C)   antioxidant.
D)   clotting factor.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The hormones that participate in calcium metabolism are

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen and oxytocin.
B)   cortisone and epinephrine.
C)   aldosterone and thyroxine.
D)   parathyroid and calcitriol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Vitamins

A deficiency of vitamin A may result in