Vitamins Flashcards
1
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A
A
Cats require from animals. fish oils, milk, liver, yellow/green veggies. Vision and cell division Deficiency: rough coat, conjunctivitis, resp. infx.
2
Q
D
A
sunlight, liver oil, eggs
Regulates Ca metabolism, blood clotting, bone formation.
Deficiency: rickets
3
Q
E
A
sunflower seeds, muscle/fat tissues, whole grains
Antioxidant - cell membranes
4
Q
K
A
Leafy greens, cauliflower, cabbage Formation of clotting factors Deficiency: excess bleeding (due to warfarin ingestion)
5
Q
B1 (Thiamine)
A
fish, eggs, leafy green
Neurotransmitters, carb metabolism
6
Q
B2 (Riboflavin)
A
liver, meat, eggs, milk
Ox. of amino acids
7
Q
B3 (Niacin)
A
Cats need dietary
milk, meat, liver, eggs
Fat catabolism, glycolysis
8
Q
B5 (Pantothenic acid)
A
Internal organs, grains, eggs, legumes.
Ox. of fatty acids
9
Q
B7 (Biotin)
A
metabolism
10
Q
B9 (Folic acid)
A
eggs, whole grains, liver, dark green veggies
RBC formation, coenzyme
11
Q
B12 (Cobalamin)
A
meat, dairy
Coenzyme for nervous system, GIT, bone marrow
12
Q
C
A
citrus fruits, leafy greens
Antioxidant
Fe absorption
