2. Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Thiamine deficiency
A
(B1)
Beriberi (“wet” -> PNS; “dry” -> CV system)
Wernicke-Korsakoff (alcoholics)
2
Q
Niacin deficiency
A
(B3)
4 Ds
Diarrhea, Dermatitis, dementia, death
3
Q
Cobalamin deficiency
A
(B12)
pernicious anemia: wide, shuffling gait, glossitis, yellow colored
(damages the posterior columns)
4
Q
Riboflavin deficiency
A
(B2)
cheliosis, glossitis, dermatitis
5
Q
Vit C overdose
A
diarrhea
abd bloating
6
Q
Vit E overdose
A
adults: hemorrhagic stroke
kids: necrotizing entercolitis
7
Q
Vit A overdose (chronic)
A
liver cirrhosis!
intracranial hypertension
skin changes
hepatosplenomegaly
teratogenic