| Which of the following choices does NOT correctly match the nutrient with one of its primary functions? |
| | a. vitamin B6—amino acid metabolism | | b. niacin—DNA repair | | c. choline—incorporation into cell membranes | | d. pantothenic acid—antioxidant | |
| 13. | Which of the following is NOT true of vitamin C? |
| | a. Chili peppers are an outstanding source of the vitamin. | | b. It functions as an antioxidant. | | c. Regular supplements do not alter the duration of a cold. | | d. A deficiency can cause blood vessels to leak. | |
| 14. | Which choice INCORRECTLY pairs the vitamin with the name of its deficiency disease? |
| | a. niacin—pellagra | | b. riboflavin—ariboflavinosis | | c. vitamin B6—beriberi | | d. vitamin C—scurvy | |
| 15. | Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of a vitamin deficiency? |
| | a. decreased vitamin absorption | | b. increased vitamin requirements | | c. increased vitamin losses | | d. decreased vitamin synthesis | |
| Which of the following choices does NOT correctly match the nutrient with one of its primary functions? |
| | a. vitamin B6—amino acid metabolism | | b. niacin—DNA repair | | c. choline—incorporation into cell membranes | | d. pantothenic acid—antioxidant | |
Which of the following choices does NOT correctly match the nutrient with one of its primary functions?
d. pantothenic acid—antioxidant
Which of the following is NOT true of vitamin C?
d. A deficiency can cause blood vessels to leak.
Which choice INCORRECTLY pairs the vitamin with the name of its deficiency disease?
c. vitamin B6—beriberi
Beri beri is disease caused by a vitamin B1/Thiamine deficiency
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