Chapter 24 Module 2: Section 24.02

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin D.

Aids in absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus; promotes bone growth

Match the following mineral with the symptoms of deficiency: Copper.

Anemia, cardiovascular abnormalities

Match the following mineral with the symptoms of deficiency: Iron.

Anemia, weakness, impaired immunity

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin E (tocopherol )

Antioxidant; helps prevent damage to cell membranes

Which of the following substances is considered a provitamin?

Beta-carotene (Vitamin A)

Which element below is considered a trace mineral?

Chromium

Match the following vitamin with its function: Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Coenzyme in nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin B12.

Coenzyme in nucleic acid metabolism; maturation of red blood cells

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin B1 (thiamine).

Coenzyme used in removing CO2 from organic compounds

Match the following vitamin with its function: Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Component of coenzyme NAD+

Match the following vitamin with its function: Niacin.

Component of coenzyme NAD+

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

Component of coenzymes FAD and FMN

Deficiencies of vitamin E may lead to what pathology?

Degeneration of the nervous system

Match the following mineral with the symptoms of deficiency: Iodine.

Goiter (enlarged thyroid)

Excessive consumption of vitamin A may lead to what pathology?

Headache, irritability, vomiting, hair loss, blurred vision, liver and bone damage

Which of the following is a symptom of calcium deficiency?

Impaired growth, possibly loss of bone mass

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin K (phylloquinone)

Important in blood clotting

Excess niacin (Vitamin B3) may lead to what pathology?

Liver damage

Match the following mineral with its source: Potassium.

Meats, dairy products, many fruits and vegetables, grains

Which of the following is a description of minerals?

Most are electrolytes; some are important as cofactors

Which of the following is a symptom of chlorine deficiency?

Muscle cramps, reduced appetite

Which of the following is a symptom of sodium deficiency?

Muscle cramps, reduced appetite

Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?

Muscular weakness, paralysis, nausea, heart failure

Match the following mineral with the symptoms of deficiency: Magnesium.

Nervous system disturbances

Excessive consumption of vitamin B6 may lead to what pathology?

Numb feet

Which of the following is a description of vitamins?

Small organic molecules; important as coenzymes; fat-soluble forms are A, D, E, and K

Match the following vitamin with its function: Vitamin C.

Used in collagen synthesis (such as for bone, cartilage, gums); antioxidant

Most vitamins __________.

function as coenzymes in the body