Fat Soluble Vitamins Quiz Attempt 1

Which would provide the HIGHEST amount of vitamin E per tablespoon?

sunflower oil

Which vitamin can be synthesized in significant amounts by humans (with sunlight exposure), therefore, may NOT be essential?

vitamin D

Which vitamin can protect cells against free radical damage?

vitamin E

Which vitamin combination is known for their antioxidant properties?

vitamin E and vitamin C

Which can be produced by intestinal bacteria?

vitamin K

Which vitamin is given to infants soon after birth due to reduce the risk of hemorrhage?

vitamin K

Antibiotic use can result in reduced synthesis of:

vitamin K.

_____ is used to synthesize vitamin D when human skin is exposed to UV radiation.

Cholesterol

For absorption in the small intestine, fat-soluble vitamins are packed into _____ and transported into the _____.

chylomicrons; lymph

Which MUST be present for fat-soluble vitamins to be absorbed?

dietary lipids and bile