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B-vitamins Flashcards

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1
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What is the correct name for B1

A

Thiamine

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2
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Name sources of B1

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Beef,chicken,peas,beans and milk

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3
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what is the function of B1

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Carb metabolism, helps produce GABA

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4
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Name 4 therapeutic uses for B1

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Digestive disturbances,nerve disorders, alcoholis and insect bite protection

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5
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Name four factors contributing to deficiencies

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Alcohol, coffee, exercise and stress

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6
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What mineral is required to convert B1 to coenzyme?

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Magnesium

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7
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Where is B1 absorbed?

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Small intestine

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8
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What drug can intefere with B1’s activity?

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Metformin

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9
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What is the correct name for B2?

A

Riboflavin

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10
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Name 4 sources of B2

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Yeast extract, milk, avo and beans

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11
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What is the function of B2?

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NB constituent of enzymes involved in electron transport chain, helps produce adrenaline,promotes normal growth and synthesis of RBC, steroids, glycogen.Maintains integrity of mucous membrane, skin, eyes and nervous system

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12
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Name 4 therapeutic uses

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Migraines, cataracts, stress, leg cramp

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13
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Deficiencies are seen how?

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Angular stoma, lethargy, depression, feels cold/pain/geographical tongue/bloodshot eyes/fatigue

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14
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What contributes to poor absorption?

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Alcohol, coffee, diabetes, OCP, stress

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15
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What is the correct name for B3?

A

Niacin

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16
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Name 4 sources of B3

A

meat, poultry, almonds, legumes

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17
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Name 3 functions of B3

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Fatty acid biosynthesis, energy liberation from dietary fuels and precursor of enzyme NAD and NADH

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18
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Name 3 therapeutic uses of B3

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Pellagra, osteoarthritis, schizophrenia

19
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What is the name for B5

A

Pantothenic acid

20
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Name 4 sources of B5

A

Chicken, beef, oats and milk

21
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Name 4 functional uses of B5

A

precursor of CoA, produces adrenal hormones, produces antibodies and neurotransmitters

22
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Name 3 functional uses of B5

A

Wound healing, stress and depression

23
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Name 4 signs of deficiencies of B5

A

Fatigue, headaches, depression and nausea

24
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Name 4 contributions to deficiencies

A

Alcohol, coffee, stress and pregnancy

25
Q

What is the proper name for B6

A

Pyridoxine

26
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Name 4 sources of B6

A

wholegrain cereals, legumes, eggs and chicken

27
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Name 4 functions of B6

A

Converts tryptophan to niacin, synthesis of GABA, metabolises serotonin and metabolises carb/fat

28
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Name 4 therapeutic uses for B6

A

PMS, morning sickness, autism and elelvated homocysteine

29
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Name 4 signs of deficiencies of B6

A

Depression, fatigue, irritability and insomnia

30
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Name 4 factors contributing to loss of B6

A

Diabetes, coffee, pregnancy and alcohol

31
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What two nutrients are essential for activation of B6?

A

Zinc and B2

32
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What is the proper name for B9

A

Folic acid

33
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Name 4 sources of B9

A

Beans, eggs, yeast and green leafy veg

34
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Name 2 functions of B9

A

Amino acid metabolism and formation of SAMe

35
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Name 4 therapeutic uses of B9

A

Prevents neural tube defects, improves cognitive function in elderly, improves response to antidepressant and lowers homocysteine

36
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Name 4 signs of defiencies of B9

A

Anaemia, poor sleep, poor memory and irritability

37
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Name 4 contributing factors to deficiency

A

alcohol, antibiotic, coeliac and pregnancy

38
Q

What is the name of B12?

A

Cobalamin

39
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Name 4 sources of B12

A

Cheese, poultry, milk and eggs

40
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Name 4 functions of B12

A

Cofactor to CoA and methionine, NB for methylation, metabolism of folate and fatty acid synthesis

41
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Name 2 functional uses for B12

A

perninious anaemia and increased homocysteine

42
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Name 4 signs of deficiencies

A

Confusion, memory loss, depression and fatigue

43
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Name 4 contributions to deficiencies

A

Alcohol, diabetes, pregnancy and Crohns

44
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What is important for B12 absorption

A

Intrinsic factor

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