DH 209 NUTRITION CH 11-12 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
B vitamins. - CORRECT ANSWER Which nutrients are most often associated with
manifestations of systemic disease in the oral cavity?
Sympathetic nerve impulses. - CORRECT ANSWER What nerve impulses influence
salivary composition?
Parasympathetic nerve impulses. - CORRECT ANSWER Which nerve impulses
increase the amount of saliva when stimulated?
Hard palate, dorsum of tongue, and gingiva surrounding teeth. - CORRECT
ANSWER Which oral tissues are the only ones lined with keratinized mucosa?
On the foliate, circumvallate, and fungiform papillae of the tongue. - CORRECT
ANSWER Where are taste buds located?
Oral tissues. - CORRECT ANSWER Where are manifestations of a nutritional
deficiency usually evident first?
Disturbances of carb metabolism. - CORRECT ANSWER What are the main effects
of thiamin (vit B1) deficiency?
Pork. - CORRECT ANSWER What meat is an exceptionally good source of thiamin?
, Whole or enriched grains, nuts, and legumes. - CORRECT ANSWER What are other
good sources of thiamin?
An impairment of the CNS caused by a deficiency of thiamin. (Beri beri means "I
cannot".) - CORRECT ANSWER What is beri beri?
Raw fish contains thiaminase, which destroys thiamin. - CORRECT ANSWER What
containes the enzyme THIAMINASE? And what does thiaminase do?
1. A nutrient that functions as a coenzyme for approx 20 enzymes.
2. Most common vitamin deficiency among B-complex vitamins. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is folate?
Degeneration of skin, GI tract, and NS caused by NIACIN deficiency.
Has the "4 D's": diarrhea, dermatitis, depression or dementia, and death. -
CORRECT ANSWER What is pellagra?
Carbs, proteins, and fats. - CORRECT ANSWER Riboflavin acts as a coenzyme in the
metabolism of what nutrients?
Kidney damage. Masks vitamin B12 deficiency. - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged
intake of excessive folic acid can cause what?
By taking nicotic acids taken at different times. - CORRECT ANSWER How can the
potential interactions between nutrients be minimized?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
B vitamins. - CORRECT ANSWER Which nutrients are most often associated with
manifestations of systemic disease in the oral cavity?
Sympathetic nerve impulses. - CORRECT ANSWER What nerve impulses influence
salivary composition?
Parasympathetic nerve impulses. - CORRECT ANSWER Which nerve impulses
increase the amount of saliva when stimulated?
Hard palate, dorsum of tongue, and gingiva surrounding teeth. - CORRECT
ANSWER Which oral tissues are the only ones lined with keratinized mucosa?
On the foliate, circumvallate, and fungiform papillae of the tongue. - CORRECT
ANSWER Where are taste buds located?
Oral tissues. - CORRECT ANSWER Where are manifestations of a nutritional
deficiency usually evident first?
Disturbances of carb metabolism. - CORRECT ANSWER What are the main effects
of thiamin (vit B1) deficiency?
Pork. - CORRECT ANSWER What meat is an exceptionally good source of thiamin?
, Whole or enriched grains, nuts, and legumes. - CORRECT ANSWER What are other
good sources of thiamin?
An impairment of the CNS caused by a deficiency of thiamin. (Beri beri means "I
cannot".) - CORRECT ANSWER What is beri beri?
Raw fish contains thiaminase, which destroys thiamin. - CORRECT ANSWER What
containes the enzyme THIAMINASE? And what does thiaminase do?
1. A nutrient that functions as a coenzyme for approx 20 enzymes.
2. Most common vitamin deficiency among B-complex vitamins. - CORRECT
ANSWER What is folate?
Degeneration of skin, GI tract, and NS caused by NIACIN deficiency.
Has the "4 D's": diarrhea, dermatitis, depression or dementia, and death. -
CORRECT ANSWER What is pellagra?
Carbs, proteins, and fats. - CORRECT ANSWER Riboflavin acts as a coenzyme in the
metabolism of what nutrients?
Kidney damage. Masks vitamin B12 deficiency. - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged
intake of excessive folic acid can cause what?
By taking nicotic acids taken at different times. - CORRECT ANSWER How can the
potential interactions between nutrients be minimized?
