Final Exam Flashcards
Lipid classification (3 classes)
1) triglycerides
2) phospholipids
3) sterols
Vitamins A,D,E, and K
- dissolve in lipid
- bike absorption
- transpiration in lymph
- stores in tissues
Water soluble
Vitamins C & B
- dissolve in water
- are easily absorbed and excreted
Name all vitamin B’s
Hint : there is eight
1) thiamin
2) Roboflavin
3) Niacin
4) Biotin
5) Pantothenic acid
6) Vitamin b6
7) Fotate
8) Vitamin 12
What are the functions for Thiamin?
- Energy Metabolism in all cells
- Nerve processes and muscles
functions of Riboflavin
- Energy metabolism in all cells
- supports vision and skin health
Functions of Niacin
Can be used to lower blood cholesterol levels
Energy metabolism in all cells
Functions of folate
New cells synthesis
Functions for vitamin B12
- Nerve transmission
- coenzyme in energy and amino acid metabolism
Functions for Biotin
Cofactors in energy metabolism
Functions for Vitamin A
Essential for
- gene expression
- vision
- epithelial tissue
- immune defenses
- growth of bone
Functions for vitamin D
Immune system
Working of the brain, heart, stomach
Vitamin E functions
Acts as antioxidant in cell membranes
Vitamin K functions
Blood clotting and bone protein synthesis
Functions of vitamin C
Suppports immune function
Promotes iron absorption
Restores vitamin E
