Vitamin Deficiency Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin A
A
Night blindness Hyperkeratosis Child blindness Xeropthalmia Immunodeficiencies
2
Q
Vitamin D
A
Rickets
Osteomalacia (bending spine, bowed legs)
Osteoporosis
3
Q
Thiamine
A
Beriberi (headache, irritability, depression)
Diarrhea, muscle damage, nerve damage
Pins and needles sensation
Death
4
Q
Riboflavin
Called “riboflavinosis”
A
Sore/painful mouth
Inflamed/split lips
Clogged oil glands
Anemia
5
Q
Niacin
A
Pellagra (dark rash)
4 D’s: dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, death
6
Q
B6
A
Skin rash
anemia
Depression
Headaches
7
Q
Folate
A
Sore/red/beefy tongue Anemia Diarrhea Atherosclerosis Neural tube birth defects Defective blood cells Neuropsychiatric disorders
8
Q
B12
A
Pernicious anemia (destroys stomach lining/nerve cells)
9
Q
Biotin
A
Hair loss
Rash
Neuro problems
Convulsions
10
Q
Vitamin C
A
Scurvy (connective tissues break down)
Diarrhea
Psychological problems
11
Q
Choline
A
Fatigue
Insomnia
Fat in blood and liver
Nerve and muscle problems
