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Energy Metabolism
What are the monomers of protein,
What are the monomers of carbohyd...,
What are the two components of fats
34  cards
Alcohol Metabolism
Explain the adh pathway,
Explain the meos system,
Explain the catalase pathway
19  cards
Water
Describe the bodys water distribu...,
What are the function of water in...,
What are the bodys water needs
7  cards
Carbohydrates
What atoms make up cho,
How are carbs produced,
What are complex carbs
50  cards
Protein
What do amino acids comprise of,
What are the 3 classes of essenti...,
Explain the processes by which pr...
23  cards
Vitamin A
What are retinoids what are the 3...,
What does the tail of a vitamin a...,
What are carotenoids
16  cards
Vitamin E
What are the 8 vitamin e compounds,
How is vitamin e absorbed,
How is vitamin e transported arou...
9  cards
Vitamin K
What are the two forms of vitamin k,
How is vitamin k absorbed,
How is vitamin k transported
6  cards
Thiamin (B1)
What is the coenzyme form of thiamin,
How is thiamin converted to tpp,
In what form is thiamin present i...
8  cards
Riboflavin (B2)
How is riboflavin absorbed,
How is riboflavin transported thr...,
What is the coenzyme form of ribo...
8  cards
Niacin (B3)
How is niacin absorbed,
What is the active form of niacin,
What is the function of niacin
6  cards
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
How is pantothenic acid absorbed,
What is the active form of pantot...,
How is pantothenic acid transport...
6  cards
Pyridoxine (B6)
What is the active form of pyrido...,
How is pyridoxine absorbed,
How is pyridoxine transported thr...
8  cards
Biotin (B7)
How is biotin absorbed in the body,
What is the active form of biotin,
What are the functions of biotin
5  cards
Folate (B9)
What is the difference between fo...,
Which form of vitamin b9 is most ...,
Why is folic acid more bioavailab...
15  cards
Cobalamin (B12)
How is cobalamin made synthesised,
What is the synthetic cobalamin c...,
Explain how cobalamin is absorbed...
10  cards
Minerals
What are minerals in the context ...,
What is the difference between ma...,
Why does the concentration of min...
5  cards
Sodium
Where is sodium absorbed and how ...,
How is sodium transported through...,
How is sodium excreted from the body
9  cards
Potassium
How is potassium absorbed,
Where is potassium stored,
How is potassium excreted
12  cards
Chloride
How is chlorine absorbed,
How is chlorine excreted,
What happens when chlorine cannot...
5  cards
Calcium
How is calcium absorbed,
What increases calcium absorption,
What factors limit calcium absorp...
11  cards
Iron
What is the difference between fe...,
Which form of iron is best for ab...,
Which form of iron is best for tr...
20  cards
Iodine
How is iodine absorbed,
How is iodine transported,
Where is iodine stored
8  cards
Zinc
How is zinc absorbed in the body,
What makes zinc more easily absorbed,
What decreases the availability o...
11  cards
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
What are the two forms of vitamin...,
How is ascorbic acid absorbed,
How is vitamin c transported thro...
8  cards
Choline
What is choline,
What is the function of choline,
What occurs in choline toxicity
5  cards
Phosphorus
What is phosphorus in the body,
How is phosphorus absorbed,
What is the function of phosphate
6  cards
Magnesium
How is magnesium absorbed,
Where is magnesium stored in the ...,
What is the role of magnesium
6  cards
Sulfur
What is the role of sulfur in the...,
What occurs in sulfur deficiency ...
2  cards
Copper
How is copper absorbed,
How is copper transported,
Where is copper stored
8  cards
Manganese
How is manganese absorbed,
What is the name of the transport...,
What are the functions of manganese
6  cards
Selenium
How is selenium absorbed,
What is the biologically active form,
How and where is selenium stored ...
7  cards
Fluoride
What are the functions of fluoride,
Explain the link between poor den...,
What is caused by a fluoride toxi...
3  cards
Antioxidants + Free Radicals
What is a free radical,
What are sources of free radicals,
What is antioxidant capacity
13  cards
Vitamin D
What is vitamin d,
Explain the mechanism and pathway...,
What is calcitriol
12  cards

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