Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin A
A
Vision, skin and bones
Deficiency- dry skin, poor teeth development, night blindness
2
Q
Vitamin D
A
Stimulation of calcium and phosphorus, deficiency can cause rickets (deficiency of phosphorus and calcium)
3
Q
Vitamin E
A
Promotes formation and functioning of RBC, muscle and other tissue
Deficiency- breakdown of RBC
4
Q
Vitamin K
A
Blood clothing
Deficiency- increased clothing time
5
Q
Hemoglobin & hematocrit
A
Measures of plasma protein that also reflect iron status
6
Q
Serum albumin
A
Protein status
7
Q
Total lymphocyte count
A
Reflects immune status
8
Q
Serum electrolyte levels
A
Provide info about fluid and electrolyte balance and kidney function
