W26-L8: Vitamins-water soluble and fat soluble Flashcards
1
Q
What are vitamins?
A
organic compounds with essential biochemical functions, not made by the body
2
Q
What are the water soluble vitamins?
A
Everything except the fat soluble ones
3
Q
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A
A, D, E and K
4
Q
What is thiamin?
A
B1
5
Q
What is riboflavin?
A
B2
6
Q
What is niacin?
A
B3
7
Q
What is B12’s role?
A
Folate metabolism, deficiency causes pernicious anaemia
8
Q
What is required for B12 absorption?
A
Intrinsic factor
