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B Vitamins Flashcards

1
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Thiamin Major Functions

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part of a coenzyme

  • aids in the breakdown to provide energy
  • needed to convert pyruvate into acetyl-CoA
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thiamin is a coenzyme is especially important for nerve function

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thiamin occupies a special site on nerve cell membranes; hence it is available to breakdown any needed glucose

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3
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thiamin is needed for the synthesis of …

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neurotransmitters

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4
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thiamin is needed for the metabolism of

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other sugars and amino acids

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5
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thiamin is required for the synthesis of

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ribose and deoxyribose

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6
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Beriberi

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deficiency disease of thiamin

  • inflammatory or degenerative changes of the nerves, digestive system and the heart
  • without thiamin, glucose can’t be used normally
  • nerve impulses can’t be transmitted
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symptoms of beriberi

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loss of sensation in the hands and feet, edema, muscle weakness & poor coordination, changes to the heart, poor short-term memory and confusion

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8
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alcoholics at risk for beriberi

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ethanol intereferes with the absorption of thiamin and hastens is excretion in the urine

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Riboflavin

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is a part of two coenzymes

  • that act as electron carriers
  • they function in reactions needed to produce ATP from CHO, fat and protein
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10
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Riboflavin is involved n converting some vitamins into their active form

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such as folate, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin K

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11
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Riboflavin supports

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skin health and vision

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symptoms of riboflavin deficiencies

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cheilosis - cracking & redness of the lips or around the corners of the mouth

  • flaking skin around the nose, eyebrows & earlobes
  • glossitis - inflammation of the tongue (red & swollen)
  • eyes - increased sensitivity to light; burning, tearing, and itching of the eyes
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Niacin

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is part of two coenzymes

  • especially in the metabolism of CHO, fat, and alcohol
  • coenzymes needed for the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol
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14
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body can make niacin from

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tryptophan

-reason why recommendation are expressed as “niacin equivalent”

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15
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Niacin Equivalent

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the measure that takes into account the available tryptophan

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16
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Pellagra

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niacin deficiency diseases

-fatigue, decreased appetite, and indigestion

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17
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Symptoms of Pellagra (the four D’s)

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Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia and it left untreated Death

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18
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those at risk for Pellagra

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poorly nourished, those with alcohol addiction

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19
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Niacin is sometimes prescribed in larger doses as a treatment for

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lower blood lipid levels

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20
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Biotin

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plays an important role in energy metabolism

-as a coenzyme, it carries activated CO2 that is critical in keeping Citric Acid Cycle running.

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21
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Biotin is needed in the synthesis of glucose

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from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino-acids and glycerole

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22
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biotin is needed in the synthesis of _________ and the breakdown of certain fatty acids and amino acids

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fatty acids

23
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it can be made in the body by ________ in the GI tract

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bacteria

24
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deficiency in Biotin is…

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rare

25
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symptoms of biotin deficienceis

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nausea, thinning hair, loss of hair color, tingling in hands or feet, red skin rash, depression, lethargy, hallucinations

26
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Pantothenic Acid

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a component of a coenzyme

27
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pantothenic acid assists with the making of _________ which is needed in the TCA cycle and ultimately ATP formation

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Acetyl Co-A

28
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pantothenic Acid is needed in the synthesis of

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making lips, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin

29
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deficiency in Pantothenic Acid is….

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rare

30
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Vitamin B6

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role in amino acid & protein metabolism

31
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Vitamin B6 is a

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coenzyme

32
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Vitamin B6 is needed for

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deamination reactions

-removal of NH2; reamining carbon comound used for energy

33
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Vitamin B6 is involved in the synthesis of

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neurotransmitters

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34
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Vitamin B6 is needed for the synthesis of lipids that are part of the

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lipids in the myelin sheath

35
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Along with folate and B12, B6 is needed for

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senythesis of hemoglobin and white blood cells

36
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B6, B12, and folate conversion of _________ to cysteine

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homocysteine

37
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Vitamin B6 is needed to convert tryptophan into

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niacin

38
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Vitamin B6 is needed for breaking down glycogen to release ______ into the blood

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glucose

39
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Vitamin B6 deficiency

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poor growth, skin lesions, decreased immunity, anemia, neurologcial symptoms

40
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Folate (and B12) is needed for the making of

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new cells

- synthesis of DNA and RNA

41
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Folate (and B12) are needed for the replication of

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DNA

42
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Folate (and B12) are required for the formation and maturation of _________ and ____________ and for the formation of hemoglobin

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red blood cells and white blood cells

43
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Folate is needed for the reduced risk of

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neural tube defects

44
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what is folic acid and is it readily absorbed?

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  • synthesis form of folate
  • readily absorbed
  • bioavailability is almost twice that of folate
45
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Neural Tube Defects

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malformation of the brain, spinal cord or both during embryonic development

46
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Spina Bifida is not a Common NTD

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three membranes that surround the spinal cord often protrude form the spin as a sac
-portion of the spinal cord is sometimes in the sac
mild cases are not noticeable

47
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deficiency in folate can result in an anemia called

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megalobastic or macrocytic anemia

  • lack of folate
  • red blood cells become larger
  • fewer matrue red blood cells
48
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those at risk for folate deficeicency

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alcoholics, pregnant females, elderly, and smokers

49
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Vitamin B12 is required for

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making new cells (DNA and RNA synthesis)

50
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Vitamin B12 is needed for the maintenance of

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myelin sheath

51
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Vitamin B12 are also needed to convert _______ to an active coenzyme

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  • Folate

- conversion of homocysteine

52
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Vitamin B12 in food is bound to

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protein

53
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two people at risk for B12 deficiency

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Vega and older adults

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