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Vitamins E lec Flashcards

1
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why is vitamin k important

A

important in blood clotting and the formation of mineralised tissues

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2
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why are babies given vitamin k AT birth

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to stop from internal bleeding

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3
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what is the RNI of vitamin K in the uk

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no established RNI

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4
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what are our sources of vitamin K

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from gut bacteria but also available in green veg and egg yolk and liver and cereals

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5
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why can we get vitamin K deficiency

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lack of vitamin K
long term antibiotic use which can diminish gut bacteria
anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin- antagonists
new born babies have sterile gut so cannot make fit k

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6
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what is the function of vitamin k

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essential in the formation of gamma carboxylgutammate

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7
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what happens when there is a deficiency of vitamin k

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it cannot be used as co factor to produce gamma carboxyglutamate and therefore inhibits protein function

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8
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which clotting factors contain gamma carboxyglutamate

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clotting factors II,VII,IX,X

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9
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What do clotting factors II,VII,IX,X have in common

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they all contain gamma carboxyglutamate

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10
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what else is required for blood clotting

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calcium ions

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11
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what will too much warfarin cause

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uncontrollable haemorrhage

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12
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what is warfarin used as

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rat poison

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13
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how do we treat warfarin poisoning

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vitamin K injection

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14
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which protein is involved in bone formation and contains gamma carboxyglutamate

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osteocalcin

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15
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what does osteocalcin contain

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contains gamma carboxyglutamate

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16
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what are infants who are born to mothers taking warfarin at risk of

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foetal warfarin syndrome- severe bone deformities

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17
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what is another name for vitamin A

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retinol

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18
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what is the RNI for vitamin A in women

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600mg/day

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19
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what is the RNI for vitamin A in men

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700mg/day

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20
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what are some sources of vitamin A

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butter 
whole milk
egg yolk
liver 
fit oils
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21
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what does XS vitamin a lead to

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toxic
skin and nerve disorders
also teratogenic( causes congenital foetal malformation)

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22
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what are the three active forms of vitamin A

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RETINAL
RETINOIC ACID
B carotene

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23
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describe retinal

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binds to opsin to fome the visual pigment rhodopsin which helps us see in low level light

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24
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describe retinoic acid

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acts as as steroid hormone increasing the transcription of proteins controlling cell growth and differentiation

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25
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describe b carotene

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an antioxidant- protects dan against oxidative damage which may cause cancer

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26
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what can deficiencies of vitamins a present as

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mild- follicular hyperkeratosis

anemia and increased susceptibility to infection and night blindness

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27
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what can severe vitamin A deficiency present as

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progressive keratinisation of the cornea of the eye leading to xerophthalmia- infection sets in leading to haemorrhaging and permanent loss of vision

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28
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what are the oral implications of vitamin a deficiency

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impaired healing
desquamination of oral mucosa and keratosis
gingival hypertrophy loss of taste disturbed enamel and dentine formation

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29
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what is another name for vitamin b1

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thiamin

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30
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what is the recommended nutrient intake for thiamin in men

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1mg/day

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31
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what is the recommended nutrient intake for thiamin in women

32
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what are some sources of thiamin

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whole grains pork yeast dairy and legumes

33
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what is the function of thiamin

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coenzyme in dehydrogenase enzymes involved catabolism

also important in the conduction of nerve impulses

34
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what is beriberi

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result of a long term deficiency where polished rice is a major diet constituent
causes fatigue nerve damage
heart can also be affected on the right side leading to oedema

35
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what is a classic sign of of nerve damage

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loss of the ankle jerk reface

36
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what can happen if the right side of the heart is damaged

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can lead to oedema

37
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what is wernicke korsakoff syndrome

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in developed countries thiamine defieicnes occur in alcoholics

38
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what are the characteristics of wernickes korsakoff syndrome

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apathy loss of memory

loss of side to side motion of eyeballs

39
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what are the oral symptoms of vitamin b deficiency

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include burning tongue and oral mucosa sensitivity

40
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what is vitamin b6 called

A

pyridoxine

41
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what is the recommended nutrient index of vitamins b6 in men

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1.4mg/days

42
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what is the recommended nutrient index of vitamins b6 in women

43
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what can large doses of vitamin b6 cause

A

severe nerve damage

44
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what are sources of vitamin b6

A 
wheat 
egg 
yolk 
liver 
fish 
poultry
45
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what is the function of vitamin b6

A

pyridoxal phosphate is a co enzyme un mary reactions including transamination and deamination

46
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where can deficiency be seen in people with vitamin b6 deficiency

A

babies who are fed formula milk
old people
alcoholics

47
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what are the symptoms of b6 deficiency

A

anaemia
depression
and convulsions

48
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how is pyridoxine attached in the body

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to the transminase enzyme in the form of pyridoxal phosphate

49
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what is another name for vitamin e

A

tocopherol

50
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what is the RNI of vitamin e

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it is difficult to establish because deficiency if virtually unknown

51
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what does vitamin e deficiency occur secondary to

A

lipid absorption disorders as it is absorbed in lipids

52
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what are the sources of vitamin e

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8 vitamins related to tocopherols and tocotrienols it is found in vegetable and wheat germ oils green veggies and nuts

53
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what is the function of vitamin e

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Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It protects vitamin A, cell membrane components, red
blood cells and low density lipoproteins (LDL) against oxidation- therefore may decrease the risk of heart disease

54
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what is another name for vitamin b2

A

riboflavin

55
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what is the RNI of riboflavin in men

A

1.3mg/day in men

56
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what is the rni of riboflavin in women

57
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is vitamin b2 toxic

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it is non toxic

58
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what are the sources of riboflavin

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milk
eggs
liver

59
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what is the function of vitamin b2

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active as a flavin mononucelotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide
these are co enzymes and associated with electron carrying in oxidases and dehydrogenase

60
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where can we see deficiency of vitamin b2

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in alcoholics and the elderly

61
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what are the symptoms of vitamin b2 deficiency

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cracks and inflammation at the corners of the mouth and on the lips and cataracts and glossitis( inflamed tongue)
growth failure
scaliness around nose and ears

62
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what is another name for vitamin b3

A

niacin

nicotinic acid and nicotinamide

63
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what is the RNI for vitamin b3 in men

64
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what is the rni for vitamin b3 in women

65
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what are some sources of vitamin b3

A

whole grains milk

meat fish and the AA tryptophan

66
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how much tryptophan is needed to make 1mg of the vitamin b3

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60mg of tryptophan is needed for 1mg

67
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what is the function of vitamin b3

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active forms are NAD AND NADPH- coenzymes in many reactions

68
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what is pellagra

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a side effect of vitamin b6 deficiency characterised by a red rash on skin exposed to the sun and depressive psychosis

69
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what is the rni of pantothenic acid

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no recognised rni

70
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what are sources of pantothenic acid

A

eggs

liver and yeast

71
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what is the function of pantothenic acid

A

part of co enzyme A

72
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what are the symptoms of pantothenic acid deficiency

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rare but fatigue

73
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what is the rni of biotin

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none stated

74
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what is the sources of biotin

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most foods esp egg yolk
yeast nuts
also synthesised by intestinal bacteria

75
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what is the function of biotin

A

coenzyme in carboxylation reactions- carries C02

76
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what can consuming huge amounts of raw egg can induce deficiency

A

dermatitis

77
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what does egg white contain

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a protein called avidin which binds biotin and prevents its uptake

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