B Vitamins General Information Flashcards
What are B vitamins commonly known as?
Water-soluble vitamins.
Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine?
Vitamin B1.
What is the primary function of Vitamin B2?
Energy production and metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.
True or False: Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin.
True.
What is the role of Vitamin B5 in the body?
It is essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B6 is also known as ______.
pyridoxine.
Which B vitamin is crucial for red blood cell formation?
Vitamin B12.
What is the primary function of folate (Vitamin B9)?
DNA synthesis and repair.
True or False: B vitamins can be stored in the body for long periods.
False.
Which B vitamin is associated with preventing pellagra?
Vitamin B3 (niacin).
What is the main dietary source of Vitamin B1?
Whole grains and legumes.
Which B vitamin can be synthesized by the gut microbiota?
Vitamin B12.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B7 is commonly known as ______.
biotin.
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Vitamin B6 in adults?
1.3 mg per day.
Which vitamin is critical for the metabolism of homocysteine?
Vitamin B12.
True or False: B vitamins are involved in energy metabolism.
True.
What is the main function of Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)?
It acts as a precursor for coenzymes involved in energy production.
Which B vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with neurological symptoms?
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B9 is also known as ______.
folate.
What role does Vitamin B5 play in the body?
It is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A and fatty acid metabolism.
Which B vitamin is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters?
Vitamin B6.
What is the primary function of Vitamin B12?
Red blood cell formation and neurological function.
True or False: Vitamin B1 is primarily involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
True.
Which B vitamin is found in high amounts in liver and dairy products?
Vitamin B12.
What deficiency is characterized by symptoms of scaly dermatitis and hair loss?
Biotin deficiency (Vitamin B7).
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B3 can be synthesized from ______ in the body.
tryptophan.
Which B vitamin is important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects?
Folate (Vitamin B9).
What is the main symptom of Vitamin B6 deficiency?
Peripheral neuropathy.
True or False: All B vitamins can be found in animal products.
False.
Which B vitamin is often used to treat high cholesterol?
Niacin (Vitamin B3).
Fill in the blank: A deficiency in Vitamin B2 can lead to ______.
ariboflavinosis.
What is the role of B vitamins in the Krebs cycle?
They act as coenzymes in energy production.
Which B vitamin helps in the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose?
Vitamin B1 (thiamine).
True or False: Vitamin B12 can only be obtained from animal sources.
True.
What is the primary source of Vitamin B5 in the diet?
Meat, vegetables, and whole grains.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B6 is important for ______ synthesis.
hemoglobin.
What condition is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12?
Pernicious anemia.
Which B vitamin is vital for the metabolism of amino acids?
Vitamin B6.
True or False: B vitamins are generally considered non-toxic when taken in food form.
True.
What is the major health issue associated with folate deficiency?
Megaloblastic anemia.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B2 is essential for the metabolism of ______.
riboflavin.
Which B vitamin is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division?
Folate (Vitamin B9).
What is the RDA for Vitamin B3 for adults?
16 mg for men and 14 mg for women.
True or False: Vitamin B5 is known as pantothenic acid.
True.
What is a common symptom of Vitamin B1 deficiency?
Beriberi.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B7 is involved in the metabolism of ______.
fatty acids and amino acids.
Which B vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitters like serotonin?
Vitamin B6.
What is the main dietary source of Vitamin B6?
Poultry, fish, potatoes, and non-citrus fruits.
True or False: Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.
False.
What is the major effect of Vitamin B3 on lipid levels?
It can lower triglyceride levels.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B6 is important for ______ metabolism.
protein.
What are the symptoms of riboflavin deficiency?
Sore throat, redness, and swelling of the lining of the throat.
Which B vitamin helps regulate homocysteine levels?
Folate (Vitamin B9).
True or False: Biotin is essential for the health of hair and nails.
True.
What is the primary function of Vitamin B12 in the body?
To maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B2 is a precursor to ______.
flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD).
Which B vitamin is involved in the synthesis of myelin?
Vitamin B12.
What is the result of a severe deficiency in Vitamin B3?
Pellagra.
True or False: All B vitamins work independently of each other.
False.
What is the main role of Vitamin B9 during pregnancy?
To prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the ______.
ileum.
