2. Biochemistry Flashcards

1
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Thiamine deficiency

A

(B1)

Beriberi (“wet” -> PNS; “dry” -> CV system)

Wernicke-Korsakoff (alcoholics)

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Niacin deficiency

A

(B3)

4 Ds

Diarrhea, Dermatitis, dementia, death

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3
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Cobalamin deficiency

A

(B12)

pernicious anemia: wide, shuffling gait, glossitis, yellow colored

(damages the posterior columns)

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4
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Riboflavin deficiency

A

(B2)

cheliosis, glossitis, dermatitis

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5
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Vit C overdose

A

diarrhea

abd bloating

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Vit E overdose

A

adults: hemorrhagic stroke
kids: necrotizing entercolitis

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7
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Vit A overdose (chronic)

A

liver cirrhosis!

intracranial hypertension

skin changes

hepatosplenomegaly

teratogenic

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