Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name of vitamin b2
A
riboflavin
2
Q
what is the cofactor of riboflavin?
A
FMN and FAD
3
Q
what are dietary sources of b1?
A
1 liver
2 rice
3 whole grain cereals
4 eggs
5 milk
4
Q
what happens when vitamin b1 is diffecient
A
in hypothyroidism conversion of riboflavin to FAD and FMN is slow
5
Q
requirement of vitamin b2 is increased when
A
hyperthyroidism, development, pregnancy
6
Q
what are the three diseases cause by b1 defiecency
A
glossitis (inflammation of the tounge)
stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth)
dermatitis
