chapter 8 quiz

The formation of a blood clot is a multistep process. Arrange the following steps in the correct order as they occur in the body. Trigger: damage to tissue 1-threads of fibrin trap blood cells, platelets, and fluid 2-vitamin K and calcium participate in the activation of clotting factors 3-fibrinogen is converted to fibrin by thrombin 4-prothrombin is converted to thrombin by an activated clotting factor

2-vitamin K and calcium participate in the activation of clotting factors 4-prothrombin is converted to thrombin by an activated clotting factor 3-fibrinogen is converted to fibrin by thrombin 1-threads of fibrin trap blood cells, platelets, and fluid

Gabe was reading an article in a body-building magazine that said a particular world-champion body builder regularly eats a dozen raw egg whites per day. From his recent nutrition studies, Gabe surmised that the body builder is at risk for developing a deficiency of ______ because a protein in raw egg whites binds this vitamin and inhibits its absorption.

biotin

vitamin K can be synthesized

by bacteria in the intestinal tract

Which of the following is the best food source of many B vitamins involved in energy metabolism? -fortified breakfast cereal -brightly colored fruits -vitamin enhanced water -starchy veggies

fortified breakfast cereal

niacin can be synthesized

from the amino acid tryptophan

vitamin D can be synthesized

in the skin when exposed to the sun

vitamin A can be synthesized from

plant pigments

what B vitamin has an antioxidant role

riboflavin

vitamin D deficiency during childhood leads to a condition of weak and malformed bones known as

rickets