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Final Exam - Vitamins Flashcards

1
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Name the Fat Soluble Vitamins

A

A D E K

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2
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Name the Water Soluble Vitamins

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All but A D E K

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3
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Describe The Function of Vitamin B-12

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Nerve cell maintenance (found in membrane) and It’s a part of coenzymes used in cell synthesis

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Describe The Function of Vitamin A

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Vision; Maintenance of cornea, Tissues (epithelial cells, mucous membranes, & skin). Bone metabolism; reproduction; immunity

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5
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Describe The Function of Vitamin K

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Blood clotting and production of osteocalcin

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Describe The Function of Folic Acid

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Coenzymes used in DNA synthesis so critical for new cell formation; Formation of neural tube during pregnancy

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Describe The Function of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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Part of Coenzyme TPP Used in energy Metabolism in the Krebs cycle

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Describe The Function of Beta-Carotene

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Vitamin A Precursor and an antioxidant

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Describe The Function of Vitamin D

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Calcium & Phosphorus Absorption; immune Function; Calcium Homeostasis (Study Chart in Evernote!!)

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Describe The Function of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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Part of Coenzymes used in energy metabolism and krebs cycle

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Describe The Function of Vitamin C

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Collagen Synthisis and Neurotransmitters; Antioxidant

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Describe The Function of Vitamin E

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Antioxidant; fights free radicals; prevents oxidation of polyunsaturated fats and protection of cell membranes

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Describe The Function of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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Coenzymes used in energy metabolism and krebs cycle

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14
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Vitamin C Toxicity

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Stomach cramping and diarrhea in some. No symptoms in others

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Beta-Carotene Toxicity

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Orange skin

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16
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Vitamin A Toxicity

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Decreased Bone Density; Birth defects; Liver Abnormalities

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17
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin) toxicity

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Painful Flushing; Liver Damage; Impaired Glucose Tolerance

18
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Vitamin D Toxicity

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Calcification of soft tissue because of Elevated Blood Calcium

19
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Why do blood levels of calcium increase with Vitamin D toxicity?

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because it encourages retention of calcium in blood and decreases it’s excretion in urine. (See Chart)

20
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Vitamin B12 Toxicity

A

None Known

21
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Vitamin K Toxicity

A

Interference with Blood Thinning Meds

22
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Vitamin E Toxicity

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Hemorrhaging; Increased effect of anticlotting meds

23
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) toxicity

A

None known

24
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Folic Acid Toxicity

A

Masking of symptoms of B12 Deficiency (corrects Megoblastic Anemia)

25
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What causes mesoblastic Anemia?

A

Deficiency of B12 or Folic Acid

26
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Deficiency of Vitamin C

27
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Symptoms of scurvy

A

pinpoint bleeding, bleeding gums, abnormal bone growth, jaw pain

28
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B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency

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Inflammation of mouth, skin and eyelids

29
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Deficiency of Beta-Carotene

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None; it is only a precurser

30
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Deficiency of Vitamin A

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Night Blindness; Impaired immunity (infectious disease); Hyperkeratosis (formation of white Lumps on Skin)

31
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Deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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The Disease Pellagra; inflamed, smooth, bright red toungue

32
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Deficiency of Vitamin D

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In adults: osteomalacia

In Kids: Rickets

33
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What are the symptoms of Pellagra and what causes the disease?

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4D’s Diarrhea, Dementia, Dermatitis, Death. Deficiency of Niacin (B2),

34
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Symptoms of Rickets

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Bowing Legs; Malformation of skull, ribs, & ends of long bones. Respiration, brain development, and tooth spacing can be affected by this

35
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What is osteomalacia

A

Softening of bone

36
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Deficiency of Vitamin B12

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Pernicious anemia(megaloblastic anemia); Peripheral Nerve Damage & Paralysis; Sore Tongue

37
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Deficiency of Vitamin K

A

Hemorrhaging (because blood is thin)

38
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Deficiency of Vitamin E

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Nerve Damage, Erythrocyte Hemolysis

39
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Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

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Beriberi (Edema & Muscle Wasting); Enlarged Heart and Heart Failure

40
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Deficiency of Folic Acid

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Megaloblastic Anemia; Smooth red tongue; Mental Confusion, Increased risk of Neural tube defects

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