Pantothenic Acid

Question 1

Meaning of pantos

Answer 1

everywhere or from all sides

Question 2

old names of pantothenic acid

Answer 2

• chick anti-dermatitis factor

- filtrate factor

Question 3

Integral part of _______ and ________

Answer 3

coenzyme A

4-phosphopantetheine

Question 4

General function

Answer 4

part of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein (ACP)

Question 5

_________ is synthesized from pantothenic acid, ATP, and cysteine

Answer 5

Coenzyme A

Question 6

Food Sources

Answer 6

Liver, kidney, heart, brain meats, eggs, milk, cheese, peanuts and legumes (broad beans)
Synthesized by the microflora but the amount is unknown

Question 7

______ bioavailable, mainly as CoA

Answer 7

40-61%

Question 8

Human Requirements

Answer 8

4.0-7.0 mg= sufficient for an adult man

Question 9

Effects of Deficient Intakes

Answer 9

◦Symptoms: paresthesiain the toes & soles of the feet, irritability, restlessness, impaired motor coordination, headache, depression, fatigue, insomnia and weakness

Question 10

Effects of Excessive Intakes

Answer 10

There are no known toxic effects of oral pantothenic acid in humans or animals.