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Title: Secondary vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by reduced _____ of the vitamin.
Post by: anu30 on Mar 4, 2018
Secondary vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by reduced _____ of the vitamin.
 
 A. absorption
  B. consumption
  C. production
  D. elimination

Q. 2

The conversion of homocysteine to methionine requires the vitamins folate and
 
 A. vitamin B6.
  B. pantothenic acid.
  C. vitamin B12.
  D. niacin.

Q. 3

The type of anemia that is seen in severe folate deficiency is characterized by large, immature blood cells. This type of anemia is called _____, _____ anemia.
 
 A. microcytic, hypochromic
  B. microcytic, megaloblastic
  C. macrocytic, megaloblastic
  D. megaloblastic, hypochromic

Q. 4

Adequate folate intake during pregnancy can help to prevent
 
 A. neural tube defects.
  B. preterm labor.
  C. morning sickness.

Q. 5

The protein found in raw egg whites that can bind to biotin and severely impair its absorption is called
 
 A. avidin.
  B. mucin.
  C. heme.
  D. collagen.

Q. 6

Which B vitamin can be toxic when taken in very high supplemental doses, causing neurological problems?
 
 A. Niacin
  B. Folate
  C. Vitamin B12
  D. Vitamin B6

Q. 7

The condition of niacin deficiency is called
 
 A. beriberi.
  B. scurvy.
  C. pellagra.
  D. ariboflavinosis.


Title: Secondary vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by reduced _____ of the vitamin.
Post by: jane.eagar on Mar 4, 2018
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Title: Secondary vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by reduced _____ of the vitamin.
Post by: anu30 on Mar 4, 2018
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