Vitamin E

Question 1

AKA for Vitamin E

Answer 1

Alpha - tocopherol - consisting of 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols

Question 2

Function of Vitamin E

Answer 2

antioxidant - killer of free radicles because they are able to destroy the cell
It is a protector of the cell membrane
Protects from the image of neuronal membranes - protects our nervous system from being demyelinated
Protects the red blood cells

Question 3

What are the affects of free radicles on cells?

Answer 3

Free radicles are the number one enemy of phospholipids

Question 4

Deficiency in Vitamin E can result in what types of pathology?

Answer 4

Nervous system pathology and

Pathology of erythorcytes

Question 5

Nervous system pathology is

Answer 5

= dengeration of axons in the posterior columns of the spinal cord
= Loss of nerve cells in the DRG
= Myelin denigration of sensory axons in the peripheral neurons
= Degenerative changes in the spinocerebellar tract

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of nervous system pathology

Answer 6

Absent endon reflexes
Ataxia
Dysarthria
Loss of position and vibration sense
Loss of pain sensation
numbness and tingling

Question 7

Characteristics of pathology of erythrocytes

Answer 7

= more susceptible to destruction

= anemia in premature infants

Question 8

Vitamin E inhibits atheroma formation in atherosclerosis by

Answer 8

reducing the oxidation of LDL