Vitamin E a-tocopherol Flashcards
1
Q
what is vitamins E’s main function?
A
anitoxidant neutralize free radicals
2
Q
what does a deficiency of a-tocopherol cause?
A
damage of neuron membranes
3
Q
what are the two types of membranes most susceptible to Vitaman E?
A
neural membrance and RBC’s
4
Q
what tract does Vitamin E effect?
A
spinocerebellar tract
5
Q
what are the manifestations of tocopherol deficiency?
A
loss of pain sensatin(DRG) loss of position ataxia absent of tendon reflexes dysarthria
6
Q
what are the effects of hypervutaminosis E?
A
interfers with vitamin K–> decreased coaguability
7
Q
What cholesterols do vitamin E reduce?
A
LDL’s–>results in inhibition of atherosclerosis
