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Vitamins (Medical Entrance)

Description: This test is about all the vitamins, their diseases etc.
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: Vitamins Minerals and Vitamins Water Soluble Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins
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Niacin is another name of

  1. vitamin B6

  2. vitamin B3

  3. vitamin B12

  4. vitamin B9

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the correct answer.

Which of the following are water soluble vitamins?

  1. Vitamin A and Vitamin C

  2. Vitamin B complex and Vitamin D

  3. Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin A and Vitamin D

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both are water soluble vitamins. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B3?

  1. Pellagra

  2. Macrocytic anemia

  3. Ariboflavinosis

  4. Beri-Beri

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deficiency of vitamin B3 causes pellagra. Symptoms of pellagra include dermatitis, weakness, mental confusion and diarrhea. Pellagra may lead to dementia and death in some cases. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Coenzyme A, which is usually involved in the synthesis of many amino acids, fatty acids, cholesterol, phospholipids, steroid hormones, neurotransmitters and antibodies, is synthesised from

  1. vitamin B5

  2. vitamin B2

  3. vitamin B1

  4. vitamin B12

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coenzyme A is synthesised from vitamin B5.

Which vitamin has the highest recommended dietary allowance for an average adult?

  1. Vitamin B1

  2. Vitamin E

  3. Vitamin B3

  4. Vitamin C

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vitamin C is required in the highest amount. 90 mg is the prescribed amount for an average adult. People who don't get sufficient amount will suffer from scurvy. 

Beri-Beri is caused due to the deficiency of

  1. vitamin B1

  2. vitamin C

  3. vitamin B3

  4. vitamin A

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deficiency of Vitamin B1 will cause Beri-Beri. Symptoms of Beri-Beri include weight loss, weakness and pain in the limbs. Edema (swelling of bodily tissues) is very common. Many patients can be treated by thiamine. It is the correct answer.

Dairy products, bananas, popcorn and green beans are a rich source of

  1. vitamin B2

  2. vitamin B3

  3. vitamin B7

  4. vitamin A

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as vitamin B2 is found mainly in dairy products, bananas, popcorn and green beans.

What is the other name of Vitamin B12?

  1. Phylloquinone

  2. Ascorbic acid

  3. Biotin

  4. Riboflavin

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as the other name of vitamin B12 is phylloquinone. It is a water-soluble vitamin and plays a main role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and in the formation of blood.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

  1. Vitamin B9 - Discovery in the year 1941 – Meat

  2. Vitamin D - Discovery in the year 1920 – Green leaves

  3. Vitamin B1 - Discovery in the year 1920 – Rice bran

  4. Vitamin A - Discovery in the year 1913 – Cod liver oil

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is correct.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

  1. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin – Pellagra

  2. Vitamin K - Tocopherol - Bleeding diathesis

  3. Vitamin D - Cholecalciferol – Rickets

  4. Vitamin A - Retinol – Beri-Beri

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct combination as the scientific name of vitamin D is cholecalciferol and its deficiency will cause rickets.

Deficiency of vitamin D causes a disease ‘X’. Characteristics of this disease are softening of bones, curving of legs, muscle weakness, bone fragility and increased risk for fractures. What is the name of the disease?

  1. Scurvy

  2. Beri-Beri

  3. Night blindness

  4. Osteomalacia

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Osteomalacia is a disease in adults that results from vitamin D deficiency. Characteristics of this disease are softening of bones, curving of legs, muscle weakness, bone fragility and increased risk for fractures. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following vitamins is mainly synthesised in the skin?

  1. Vitamin B3

  2. Vitamin D

  3. Vitamin K

  4. Vitamin C

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Very few foods contain vitamin D. Synthesis of vitamin D takes place in the skin. Vitamin D produced from sunlight is biologically inactive. Its activation occurs in liver and kidney. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Your body needs to form adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which every cell of the body uses for energy. Which vitamin helps in synthesising the same?

  1. Vitamin B3

  2. Vitamin B12

  3. Vitamin B1

  4. Vitamin B6

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vitamin B1 helps in the formation of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which is required by every cell of the body. Hence, it is correct.

Consider the following statements about vitamin A:

  1. Vitamin A is a group of unsaturated organic compounds which includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid and many provitamin A carotenoids.
  2. It is important for growth and development, and for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision.
  3. Deficiency of vitamin A causes night blindness.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 3

  2. Only 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. All of the above

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the correct option as all of the above mentioned statements about vitamin A are correct.

Which of the following vitamins causes liver damage and dermatological conditions such as skin flushing and itching, dry skin, and skin rashes in case of high dosage?

  1. Vitamin B5

  2. Vitamin B1

  3. Vitamin B3

  4. Vitamin A

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Symptoms of vitamin B3 high dosage are liver damage (doses > 2 g/day) and other problems such as skin flushing and itching, dry skin, and skin rashes. Hence, it is the correct answer.

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