Nutritional Disorders: Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a bleeding diathesis?
A
development of petichiae and ecchymosis
causes is bleeding gums
2
Q
what is subperiosteal hematomas?
A
hematoma between the periostem and the bone
3
Q
what is retrobullar hemotoma?
A
blood behind the eye balls
4
Q
how does vitamin C effect the skeleton?
A
osteoid matrix
scruvy
rickets
5
Q
how does deficiency of ascorbic acid effect wound healing?
A
repair process of CT takes longer due to weak stroma
6
Q
what are the effects of hypervitaminosis C?
A
enhance the immune system function with fighting of the common cold
7
Q
what could be a negative effect of excessive vitamin C?
A
can promote hemorrhagic srokes
