1.
Which vitamin is mainly involved in carbohydrate metabolism?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease called by a lack of ________. Symptoms of this disease include diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
The major symptoms of thiamine deficiency are related to the nervous system, such as sensory disturbances. Also a loss of muscle strength, personality disturbances (depression), poor memory, and heart problems may occur.
4.
The first sign of this a deficiency in this vitamin is a sore throat; later signs include dermatitis. It is found in cow's milk, cheese, whole grains, green vegetables, eggs, and organ meats.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to vitamin B9 deficiency.
6.
This vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, yeast products, and liver.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
7.
Beriberi is a nervous system ailment caused by a ______ deficiency. In Asia, where polished white rice was the common staple food of the middle class, beriberi resulting from lack of __________ was endemic. Sensory disturbances, loss of muscle strength, heart problems, poor memory, and depression are symptoms of this deficiency.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
8.
Riboflavin is found in high concentrations in breast milk.
9.
Riboflavin functions as one of two co-enzymes: FMN and ____. (three letters)
10.
Nicotinic acid functions in the body (after conversion) to either NAD or ____.
Nicotinic acid functions in the body (after conversion) to either NAD or _____. The NAD and _____ function as coenzymes and as oxidants by accepting electrons and hydrogen from substrates and thus becoming reduced. Essential for tissue respiration.
11.
A deficiency in nicotinic acid is referred to as ______.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
Pyridoxine is involved in the metabolic transformation of amino acids. Symptoms of deficiency include skin lesions and seizures. A substantial loss of this vitamin occurs during cooking.
13.
________ functions as one of two coenzymes, FAD or FMN. The first sign of deficiency includes a sore throat. A later sign of deficiency includes dermatitis.
14.
Vitamin B__ contains cobalt. (it's a number)
15.
This vitamin is involved in the normal function of every cell in the body, including DNA synthesis and regulation. A deficiency in this disease can cause serious and irreversible damage, especially to the brain and nervous system.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
16.
Pantothenic acid is complexed to beta-alanine. This derivative is incorporated in coenzyme A. Neuromuscular degeneration and adrenocortical insuffiency are symptoms of a deficiency in pantothenic acid.
17.
Biotin is stable to cooking.
18.
Symptoms of scurvy include: (select all that apply)
19.
Which of the following is true regarding vitamin C? (select all that apply)
A. 
Deficiency is known as rickets
B. 
Important in hormone processing
C. 
Important in synthesis of collagen
D. 
E. 
F. 
A symptom of deficiency includes wound healing failure
G. 
A symptom of deficiency is dermatitis
20.
Which of the following is true regarding Vitamin A? (select all that apply)
A. 
Has an essential role in the function of the retina
B. 
Is a water soluble vitamin
C. 
A symptom of deficiency is night blindness
D. 
A symptom of deficiency is a compromised immune system leading to more infections
21.
Vitamin _ is also known as alpha tocopherol. (hint: it's a letter)
22.
Vitamin C and E are antioxidants.
23.
This vitamin is found in meat and dairy products. If a patient is deficient in this vitamin, fat is stored in muscle.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
24.
Which of the following is true regarding Vitamin E? (select all that apply)
A. 
It is present in seeds, including wheat-germ oil
B. 
C. 
D. 
The most active of the tocopherols
E. 
It has been advocated for many diseases including CAD, muscular dystrophy, habitual abortion, and schizophrenia
F. 
Regulates calcium metabolism
25.
The active forms of vitamin D are ergocalciferol (D2) and cholecalciferol (D3), both of which arise in the body from ingested precursors by exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light. Vitamin D primarily regulates calcium metabolism by determining the movement of calcium from the intestines to the blood and from the blood to the bone. It interacts with PTH and ________ in controlling calcium levels.