Vitamin D: Sources, Metabolism, and Function Quiz

Test your knowledge on vitamin D sources, functions, and deficiency with these essential questions on nutrition.

#1

Which of the following is a primary source of vitamin D?

Oranges
Eggs
Spinach
Sunlight
#2

What is the main function of vitamin D in the body?

Enhances vision
Promotes calcium absorption
Aids in blood clotting
Boosts immune system
#3

Which of the following foods is a good dietary source of vitamin D?

Milk
White bread
Potatoes
Cabbage
#4

Which organ primarily synthesizes vitamin D in humans?

Liver
Skin
Pancreas
Kidneys
#5

What is the active form of vitamin D in the body?

Vitamin D2
Vitamin D3
Calcitriol
Cholecalciferol
#6

What is the name of the process by which the skin synthesizes vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight?

Photosynthesis
Solarization
Sunbathing
Photolysis
#7

Which of the following conditions can result from excessive vitamin D intake?

Scurvy
Rickets
Hypervitaminosis D
Osteomalacia
#8

Which form of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin?

UV-A
UV-B
UV-C
UV-D
#9

Which of the following population groups is at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency?

Older adults
Teenagers
Athletes
Vegetarians
#10

Which condition is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

Scurvy
Rickets
Night blindness
Anemia
#11

What is the role of vitamin D in bone health?

Promotes bone resorption
Inhibits calcium absorption
Stimulates bone mineralization
Causes bone deformities
#12

Which of the following vitamins works synergistically with vitamin D to regulate calcium levels in the body?

Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
#13

In which cellular organelle does the conversion of vitamin D into its active form primarily occur?

Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosome
#14

What is the maximum daily intake limit for vitamin D recommended by health authorities?

2000 IU
5000 IU
10000 IU
15000 IU
#15

Which hormone regulates the activation of vitamin D in the kidneys?

Insulin
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroxine
Cortisol

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