Exam 2, pantothenic acid

Question 1

how is pantothenic acid found in body

Answer 1

85% bound as component of coenzyme A
*CoA includes pantothenic acid as part of its structure

Question 2

structure of pantothenic acid

Answer 2

long structure

Question 3

main function of pantothenic acid

Answer 3

crucial component of CoA

Question 4

2nd function of pantothenic acid

Answer 4

component of 4’ phosphopantheine -> carrier of acyl groups required for FA synthesis and oxidation

Question 5

4 functions of coenzyme A

Answer 5

1. energy production
2. carb metabolism
3. lipid metabolism
4. de-acetylation of proteins

Question 6

photo of bird eye irritation

Answer 6

dermatitis: pantothenic acid deficiency

Question 7

photo of pig walking weird

Answer 7

goose-stepping: pantothenic acid deficiency

Question 8

GREY HAIR ON FACE of rat

Answer 8

pantothenic acid deficiency

Question 9

ducks pantothenic acid deficiency is

Answer 9

anemia

Question 10

who has increased needs of pantothenic acid

Answer 10

alcoholism (low intake), diabetes (increased excretion in urine), IBS (impaired absorption)

Question 11

toxicity

Answer 11

15-20 g/ day, would cause mild GI distress and diarrhea

Question 12

tolerable upper intake level

Answer 12

none

Question 13

best assessment of status of pantothenic acid

Answer 13

urinary pantothenic acid excretion (except for diabetic patients)

Question 14

main food sources pantothenic acid

Answer 14

-royal jelly of queen be
-roe/ fish eggs