Chp 41 Vitamins Flashcards
What vitamins are considered water soluble?
Vitamin C
Vitamin B Complex
What vitamins are considered fat soluble?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
What are the functions for vitamin C?
- Used in collagen synthesis; antioxidant
What are the symptoms for vitamin c deficiency?
- scurvy
- delayed wound healing
What are the functions of vitamin b1?
Coenzyme used in removing CO2 from organic compounds
What are the symptoms vitamin b1 deficiency?
- Beriberi (tingling, poor coordination, reduced heart function)
What are the functions of vitamin b2?
Components of coenzymes FAD and FMN
What are the symptoms of vitamin b2 deficiency?
- skin lesions such as cracks at corners of mouth
What is the function of vitamin b3?
Component of coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+
What are the symptoms of vitamin b3 deficiency?
- skin and gastrointestinal lesions
- delusions
- confusion
What is the function of vitamin b5?
Component of coenzyme A
What are the symptoms of vitamin b5 deficiency?
- fatigue
- numbness
- tingling of hands and feet
What are the functions of vitamin b7?
Coenzyme in synthesis of fat, glycogen, and amino acids
What are the symptoms of vitamin b7 deficiency?
- scaly skin inflammation
- neuromuscular disorders
What are the functions of vitamin b6?
Coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism