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Chem- Vitamins (Water & Fat soluble) Flashcards

1
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Proper name of B1

A

Thiamine

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2
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Deficiency in this leads to Beri Beri (weakness, edema, increased HR)

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B1- Thiamine

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Deficiency in this is common in alcoholics, or can lead to Wenicke’s or Korsokoff.

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B1-Thiamine

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What are the food sources of Thiamine?

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Wheat germ oil, pork, oatmeal

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What is the active form of B1/Thiamine?

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Thiamine PyroPhosphate (TPP)

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What is the proper name of B2?

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Riboflavin

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7
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What are the active forms of Riboflavin?

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FAD
FADH2
FMN/FMNH2

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Deficiency in this can lead to Cheilosis/Angular Stomatitis (cracked corner of mouth), blurred vision, pallor, and a “magenta tongue”

A

Riboflavin/B2

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9
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Food sources of B2 are?

A

Beef, Chicken liver, Eggs

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The proper name of B3 is?

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Niacin

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What is 4D disease and what are the symptoms?

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Pellagra
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
Death

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12
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Deficiency in what can lead to Pellagra?

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Vitamin B3/Niacin

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What are the active forms of Niacin?

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NAD+
NADH
NADP
NADPH

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14
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What are the purposes of NAD+, NADH, NADP, NADPH?

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Electron transfer reactions, Red/Ox, & glycolysis

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What are the food sources for Niacin?

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Liver, Tuna, Oatmeal, Salmon

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16
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What is the proper name for B5?

A

Pantothenic acid

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17
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What is the active form of B5?

A

Pantothenic acid

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18
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Pantothenic acid is needed for a reaction with?

A

Coenzyme A

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19
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What deficient in B5/Pantothenic acid results in?

Hint: Pantotenic aka Panther

A

Burning feet, malaise, adbominal pain.

This is rare. Pink Panther disease

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20
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Food sources of B5 are what?

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Beef & chicken liver, sunflower seeds

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21
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What water soluble vitamin can be O.D. on?

A

B6 aka Pyridoxine

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22
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What is the proper name for B6?

A

Pyridoxine

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23
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What is the active form of B6?

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Pryidoxal phosphate

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24
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What reaction is Pyridoxine used in?

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Transamination & decarboxylation

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25
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Deficiency in B6 can lead to?

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Convulsions in infeants, dermatitis, loss of myelin

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26
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Sources of B6/Pyridoxine are?

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Liver, oatmeal, banana, garbanzo beans

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27
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What is the proper name for B9?

A

Folic Acid

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28
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What is the active form of Folic Acid/B9?

A

Tetra-hydro Folate (H4F)

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29
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What reaction is Folic ACid used for?

A

Methyl transfer

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30
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Deficiency in B9 can lead to what?

A

Macrocytic (Megaloblastic) Anemia

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31
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What vitamin prevents neural tube defects?

A

Folic Acid aka B9

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32
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Food sources for B9/Folate are?

A

Chicken liver, spinach, lentils

33
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Vegetarians should supplement this vitamin to avoid pernicious anemia.

A

B12 aka Cyanocobalamin

34
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The proper name for B12 is?

A

Cyanocobalamin

35
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What reactions is B12 important for?

A

Methyl transfer
Recycles folic acid

36
Q

A deficiency in B12/Cyanocobalamin can lead to what?

A

Macrocytic anemia
Combines Systems Disease (Primary Lateral Sclerosis)

37
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B12 is not found in what?

A

Plants

38
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Food sources of B12 are?

A

Liver, Clams, Oysters, Chicken, Herring, Crab

39
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What does B12 need to be absorbed?

A

Intrinsic Factor

40
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What reaction is Biotin used for?

A

Carboxylation

41
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Biotin is need to make what?

A

Fats & carbohydrates

42
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Food sources of biotin are?

A

Cauliflower, peanuts, & cheese

43
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a lack of biotin can lead to?

A

Glossitis & dermatitis

44
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What food source can prevent absorption of biotin? What is the compound in that food that binds biotin from absorption?

A

Raw eggs
Avidin

45
Q

Vitamin c proper name?

A

Ascorbic Acid

46
Q

Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid helps synthesize what?

A

Collagen

47
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Ascorbic Acid deficiency leads to?

A

Scurvy & bleeding gums

48
Q

Vitamin C is found in?

A

Citrus fruit

49
Q

Bioflavonoids are found in?

A

White parts of fruit

50
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Bioflavonoids reaction purpose is to?

A

Reduce Vitamin C

51
Q

What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins?

A

A D E K

52
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Proper name for Vitamin A?

A

Retinol

53
Q

Retinol comes from?

A

Beta Carotene

54
Q

Deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to?

A

Night blindness
Dry Cornea & Ulcerations
Skin Sores
Everything feeling dry

55
Q

What are Retinal toxicity symptoms?

A

HEadahces, peeling skin

56
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Retinol is found in what foods?

A

Carrots & sweet potato, cantaloupe

57
Q

What vitamin is important for vision in rod cells and health of mucus membranes?

A

Retinol aka Vitamin A

58
Q

Vitamin D is also known as?

A

Cholecalciferol
Ergocalciferol

59
Q

Vitamin D deficiency leads to?

A

Rickets in kids
Osteomalacia in adults

60
Q

Vitamin D does what in the gut?

A

Absorbs calcium

61
Q

Vitamin D toxicity can lead to?

A

Anorexia & renal failure

62
Q

Food sources of Vitamin D are?

A

Cod liver, salmon, sardines, milk, fortified cereal

63
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What vitamin needs sun exposure?

A

Vitamin D

64
Q

What is Tocopherol also known as?

A

Vitamin E

65
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Vitamin E/Tocopherol needs what for absorption

A

Bile salts & Fat

66
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Tocopherol is stored where?

A

adipose, liver, & muscle

67
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Tocopherol deficiency leads to?

A

Hemolytic anemia
muscular dystrophpy
Sterility

68
Q

Vitamin E is an antioxidant with what?

A

Selenium

69
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Toxicity of Vitamin E/tocopherol can lead to?

A

Enzyme interferance

70
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Vitamin E is found in what foods?

A

Wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, & hazel nuts

71
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Vitamin K’s proper name is?

A

Quinone

72
Q

A lack of quinone can lead to?

A

Clotting disorders

73
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Purpose of Vitamin K is to?

A

Make prothrombin in the liver

74
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Where is Vitamin K stored?

A

Liver & spleen

75
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What is needed for Quinone absorption?

A

Bile salts & fat

76
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Vitamin K/quinone is synthesized where?

A

By the bacteria in the large intestine

77
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What foods are quinone found in?

A

Turnips, spinach, cauliflower, & cabbage

78
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Toxicity of Vitamin K can lead to what in babies?

A

Kernicterus (brain damage)

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