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Blood Health & Energy Metabolism Flashcards

1
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what do many vitamins function as?

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coenzymes

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2
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what do many minerals function as?

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cofactors

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3
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a protein that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction

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enzymes

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4
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what are enzymes required for?

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all metabolic reactions

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5
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an organic molecule that combines with an enzyme to facilitate enzyme function

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coenzymes

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6
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what are B-complex vitamins especially important for?

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energy metabolism

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7
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what are the 8 B-complex vitamins?

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thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
vitamin B6
vitamin B12
folate
pantothenic acid
biotin

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8
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what is thiamin also known as?

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vitamin B1

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9
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coenzyme required for glucose metabolism, branched chain amino acid metabolism, and production of DNA, RNA, and neurotransmitters

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thiamin (vitamin B1)

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10
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what are 2 good sources of thiamin (vit B1)?

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grains
pork

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11
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deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage

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beriberi

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12
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serves as a coenzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions

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riboflavin (vitamin B2)

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13
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what is a good source of riboflavin?

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milk

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14
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riboflavin deficiency

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ariboflavinosis

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15
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a patient has sore throat, swollen mucous membranes, and irritated patches of skin.

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ariboflavinosis

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16
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coenzyme assisting with metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids

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niacin

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17
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what are 3 good sources of niacin?

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meat
fish
poultry

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18
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what can cause toxicity from niacin?

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supplements

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19
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severe niacin deficiency

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pellagra

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20
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a patient presents with dermatitis in sun exposed areas, diarrhea, dementia, and death. the 4 D’s

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pellagra

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21
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coenzyme required by more than 100 enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, and synthesis of hemoglobin

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vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

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22
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what are good sources of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)? (4)

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cereal
meat
fish
poultry

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23
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a patient has nerve damage and skin lesions

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toxicity from vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

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24
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involved in DNA synthesis, amino acid metabolism and critical for cell division of very early embryos

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Folate

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25
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deficiency that results in anemia and neural tube defects

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folate deficiency

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26
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what can high levels of folate mask?

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signs of vit B12 deficiency

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27
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part of coenzymes that assist with blood formation and is required for nerve functioning and metabolism of homocysteine

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vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

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28
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where is vitamin B12 found?

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in animal-based foods

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29
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deficiency that results in pernicious anemia

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vit B12 deficiency

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30
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what does long-term deficiency of vit B12 result in?

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irreversible damage to the nervous system

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31
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component of coenzymes for fatty acid metabolism that is required for building new fatty acids

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pantothenic acid

32
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what is unique about pantothenic acid?

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no toxicity from excess
deficiency is rare

33
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part of coenzyme involved in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

34
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what vitamin is important for gluconeogenesis?

35
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a patient has hair thinning, loss of hair color, and red rash on their face.

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biotin deficiency

36
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trace mineral that is critical for synthesis of thyroid hormone, which regulates body temperature and resting metabolic rate

37
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results in hypothyroidism and goiter

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iodine deficiency

38
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mental retardation from iodine deficiency during embryonic development

39
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blocks synthesis of thyroid hormone

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excess iodine

40
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trace mineral that is necessary for proper functioning of insulin

41
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what inhibits glucose absorption and/or utilization

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chromium deficiency

42
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trace mineral involved in energy metabolism and is part of an antioxidant enzyme system

43
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a patient has an impaired nervous system causing spasms and tremors

A

manganese toxicity

44
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what is the only fluid tissue in the body?

45
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red blood cells for transporting oxygen through the body

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erythrocytes

46
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white blood cells of the immune system

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leukocytes

47
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cell fragments that assist in blood clotting

48
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the fluid portion of the blood

49
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coenzyme for the synthesis of proteins involved in blood clotting

50
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what produces some vitamin K?

A

intestinal bacteria

51
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what can cause deficiency in vitamin K?

A

diseases that disturb absorption of fats

52
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component of the protein hemoglobin that carries oxygen in erythrocytes and myoglobin that carries oxygen in muscle cells

53
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excess iron is stored in the body bound to the proteins _____ or _____

A

ferritin
homosiderin

54
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where is iron stored? (4)

A

liver
bone marrow
intestinal mucosa
spleen

55
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type of iron found in animal based foods

56
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type of iron found in plants

A

non-heme iron

57
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which type of iron is more absorbable?

58
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what is the most common cause of poisoning deaths in children less than 6 yo?

A

iron overdose

59
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a patient has nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and confusion.

A

iron overdose

60
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what is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world?

A

iron deficiency

61
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cofactor for hemoglobin production, part of an antioxidant enzyme system, development/function of immune system, and cell replication and normal growth

62
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intestinal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and impaired copper status.

A

zinc toxicity

63
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growth retardation, diarrhea, and delayed sexual maturation.

A

zinc deficiency

64
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cofactor for energy metabolism, collagen production, part of an antioxidant enzyme system, and required for iron transport

65
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intestinal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and liver damage.

A

copper toxicity

66
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what disease can copper toxicity cause?

A

Wilson’s Disease

67
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anemia, reduced white blood cells, and osteoporosis in children

A

copper deficiency

68
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what is required for cell division and proper formation of the neural tube?

69
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what are required for metabolism of the amino acid homocysteine? (2)

A

folate
vit B12

70
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what may cause an increased level of homocysteine? (2)

A

low folate
low vit B12

71
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what are high levels of homocysteine associated with? (2)

A

cardiovascular dx
cerebrovascular dx

72
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any condition of low hemoglobin levels

73
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last stage of iron deficiency that results in small pale red blood cells that do not contain enough hemoglobin

A

iron-deficiency anemia

74
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fatigue, pale skin, impaired work performance, depressed immune function, and impaired memory

A

iron deficiency anemia

75
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macrocytic anemia resulting from a lack of intrinsic factor, which reduces the ability to absorb the vitamin

A

pernicious anemia

76
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caused by a deficiency of the active form of folic acid, secondary to a deficiency of vit B12 and results in enlarge RBCs

A

macrocytic anemia

77
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what can prevent the development of macrocytic anemia?

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high dietary intake of folate

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