Vitamin B1/B2/B3

Question 1

Which two vitamin groups are water-soluble?

Answer 1

B-Complex Vitamin’s & Vitamin C

Question 2

Vitamin B1 is also known as?

Answer 2

Thaimin

Question 3

The structure of vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is known for what two components?

Answer 3

Pyrimidine + Thiazole

Question 4

What is the coenzyme forms of vitamin B1 (Thiamin)?

Answer 4

TDP & TPP

Question 5

What are some prominent sources of vitamin B1 (Thiamin)?

Answer 5

Yeast
Pork
Legumes
Whole / Enriched Grains
Sunflower Seeds

Question 6

How does TDP/TPP (vitamin B1) function as a coenzyme?

Answer 6

Catalyzing Decarboxylation of:
Pyruvate & a-ketoglutarate
(KREBS Cycle)

Question 7

What are the coenzyme reactions of vitamin B1 important for?

Answer 7

The release of energy from food in formation of ATP

Question 8

In an additional function of vitamin B1, TDP is needed for ______ which forms what?

Answer 8

Transketolase > forms Pentoses

Question 9

What are Pentoses used for?

Answer 9

Synthesis of Nucleic Acids for RNA/DNA

Question 10

Vitamin B1 is also essential for _______ Conduction

Answer 10

Nerve

Question 11

Beriberi is a form of ____ Deficiency

Answer 11

Vitamin B1

Question 12

What are symptoms of Beriberi?

Answer 12

Dry: Muscle Weakness & Wasting
Wet: Heart Failure with Edema

Question 13

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a form of _____ Deficiency

Answer 13

Vitamin B1

Question 14

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrom is associated with?

Answer 14

Alcoholism

Question 15

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrom will commonly result in what with relation to Thaimin?

Answer 15

Decreased Intake
Decreased Absorption

Question 16

What population is most at risk for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?

Answer 16

Elderly

Question 17

Large doses of Vitamin B1 supplementation can be helpful with?

Answer 17

MSUD (Maple Syrup Urine Disease)

Question 18

What is an assessment for Vitamin B1?

Answer 18

Erythrocyte Transketolase Activity

Question 19

Vitamin B2 is also known as?

Answer 19

Riboflavin

Question 20

The structure of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is known for what two components?

Answer 20

Flavin Molecule + Ribitol

Question 21

What is the coenzyme forms of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

Answer 21

FMN & FAD

Question 22

What are some prominent sources of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

Answer 22

Milk
Dairy Products
Eggs
Meat
Legumes
Enriched Grains

Question 23

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is sensitive to?

Answer 23

UV Light

Question 24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is essential in the function of what energy system?

Answer 24

Electron Transport Chain

Question 25

Vitamin B2 functions in the activation of?

Answer 25

B6 Folate

Question 26

Vitamin B2 functions in the reduction of?

Answer 26

Glutathione

Question 27

Vitamin B2 acts in the synthesis of?

Answer 27

Niacin

Question 28

Vitamin B2 deficiency showcases symptoms of?

Answer 28

Cheilosis (cracking of lips) Angular Stomatitis (cracking corner of mouth) Glossitis (inflammation of tongue magenta tongue)

Question 29

Vitamin B2 deficiency tends to occur in which populations?

Answer 29

Elderly Some Cancers Pregnancy Elevated Metabolisms

Question 30

What is an assessment for Vitamin B2?

Answer 30

Red Cell Glutathione Reductase (FAD is important in reducing glutathione)

Question 31

Vitamin B3 is also known as?

Answer 31

Niacin

Question 32

The structure of vitamin B3 (Niacin) is known for what two components?

Answer 32

Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide

Question 33

What are the coenzyme forms of vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

Answer 33

NAD NADH NADP NADPH

Question 34

What are some prominent sources of vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

Answer 34

(MFP) Meat, Fish, Poultry Enriched Grains Legumes

Question 35

Synthesis of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) occurs from?

Answer 35

Tryptophan

Question 36

How many mg of tryptophan equate to 1 mg of niacin synthesized?

Answer 36

60 mg for every 1 mg

Question 37

In order for niacin synthesis to occur from tryptophan, what two vitamins and mineral are required?

Answer 37

B2, B6, Fe

Question 38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) functions primarily for?

Answer 38

Energy Transformation (FADH or NADH)

Question 39

What are some of the energy pathways were Vitamin B3 operates?

Answer 39

Electron Transport Chain Glycolysis Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Krebs Cycle B-Oxidation

Question 40

Pellagra is associated with Vitamin ___ Deficiency?

Answer 40

Vitamin B3

Question 41

Pellagra is also known as the "4D's" for it's progressive degeneration? What are the "4D's"?

Answer 41

Dermatitis Diarrhea Dementia Death

Question 42

Medication such as Isoniazid (TB meds) reduces _______ synthesis?

Answer 42

Reduced Niacin Synthesis

Question 43

Vitamin B3 Deficiency is associated with?

Answer 43

Low Intake (alcoholics) Elevated Metabolism Low Tryptophan Diet

Question 44

Vitamin B3 Toxicity showcases symptoms of?

Answer 44

Release of Histamine (flushing) Liver Injury Competition with Urate for Excretion Itching Elevated Glucose