Question

match each vitamin or mineral with its function or characteristic. (each answer will only be used once)

1. magnesium a) helps maintain the osmolality (ultimately blood pressure) of extracellular fluids and is often added to foods in combination with sodium or other minerals
2. chloride
3. zinc b) maintains neuromuscular function and normal bone growth
4. niacin c) dogs can synthesize from tryptophan
5. ascorbic acid d) is a by-product of the production of glucose in dogs and cats and is a potent antioxidant
6. iron e) supports the immune system and aids in protein digestion

ab) component of hemoglobin and aids in transporting oxygen
label each of the minerals as a macromineral or a micromineral using the corresponding letters

1. sodium a) macromineral
2. magnesium b) micromineral
3. iron
4. copper
5. selenium
6. phosphorus
7. zinc
8. potassium
9. chloride
10. iodine
11. calcium
12. manganese

identify each vitamin as being either a water-soluble or fat-soluble vitamin

1. ascorbic acid (vitamin c) a) fat-soluble vitamin
2. vitamin a b) water-soluble vitamin
3. biotin
4. pantothenic acid
5. vitamin d
6. vitamin k
7. vitamin e
8. choline
9. niacin
10. pyridoxine
11. cobalamin
12. thiamin
13. riboflavin
14. folic acid

Explanation:

• 45-49: Matched based on nutrient functions (e.g., Iron is in hemoglobin; Magnesium supports neuromuscular function).
• 50-61: Macrominerals are required in larger amounts (e.g., Sodium, Calcium); microminerals in smaller amounts (e.g., Iron, Zinc).
• 62-75: Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) dissolve in fat; water-soluble vitamins (C, B vitamins like Niacin, B12) dissolve in water.

Answer:

1. b
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. ab
6. a
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. b
13. a
14. a
15. b
16. a
17. b
18. b
19. a
20. b
21. b
22. a
23. a
24. a
25. b
26. b
27. b
28. b
29. b
30. b
31. b