Vit C

Question 1

aka

humans cant synthesize in _____, must obtain from

used as an

Answer 1

ascorbic acid

glucose, diet

antioxidant

Question 2

Found in

C
T
P
B
C
B
S
C
S

Answer 2

citrus fruits
tomatoes
 potatoes
 brussel sprouts
 cauliflower
 broccoli
 strawberries
 cabbage
 spinach

Question 3

Absorbed in

blood conc reg by

excessive amounts filtered by

Important in these processes

C____
F_____
N______
P_____

Answer 3

distal SI

renal excretion

renal glomeruli and reasborbed via tubules

collagen synthesis
FA transport
Neurotransmitter syn
PG metabolism

Question 4

VC is an

promotes absorption of

Deficiency occurs in

other places with

Answer 4

electron donor, potential antioxidant

Fe

malnourished, drug/alcohol users, poverty

famine/drought, lack of fruits and veggies

Question 5

Scurvy due to

patholophys

sx

other sx

Answer 5

insufficient VC

impaired collagen synthesis, and disordered CT

follicular hyperkeratosis, perifollicular hemorrhage w petechiae and coiled hair

ecchymoses, gingivitis (bleeding/receding gums, dental caries), impaired wound healing

Question 6

Large doses of VC assc w

can inc

Answer 6

diarrhea, ab bloating

urinary oxalate excretion, inc risk of CaOx kidney stones