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Olympiad (Class 5) Human body and health — practice questions — page 3

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Water-soluble vitamins are not stored well in the body. What follows from this?Read the answer and worked solution →Which group lists all four fat-soluble vitamins?Read the answer and worked solution →Helpful microorganisms living in the gut make which vitamin for the body?Read the answer and worked solution →Lack of thiamine, a B vitamin, causes which disease?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Water-soluble vitamins are not stored well in the body. What follows from this?

  1. They are never needed
  2. They can be skipped
  3. They harm the liver
  4. They are needed daily
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Correct answer: D. They are needed daily

Because water-soluble vitamins are not readily stored, a consistent daily intake is important.

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Which group lists all four fat-soluble vitamins?

  1. A, D, E and K
  2. B, C, D and E
  3. C, D, K and B12
  4. A, B, C and K
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Correct answer: A. A, D, E and K

The four fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K, while the B vitamins and C dissolve in water.

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Helpful microorganisms living in the gut make which vitamin for the body?

  1. Vitamin K
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin A
  4. Vitamin D
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Correct answer: A. Vitamin K

Gut flora produce vitamin K and biotin.

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