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identify where fat-soluble vitamins are excreted   they are not excreted they are stored in lipids of the cells  
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what does excess levels of vitamin D cause   can cause hypercalcaemia thus allowing possible toxic effects and muscle weakness or pain in soft tissues and joints. in sereve cases convulsions may be possible death  
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what does vitamin K do to the blood   plays a role in coagulation  
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what age group is at high risk for vitamin B deficiency   includes older adults  
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what does pyridoxine do   it functions in the metabolism or carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in a diet. can increase metabolism  
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scurvy is the result of what vitamin deficiency   vitamin C  
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what are the main antioxidant vitamins   vitamins A C E  
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identify the fat soluble vitamins   vitamins A D E K  
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identify the primary function of vitamin A   visual pigment for the rods in the retina of the eye. protects against cancer in the skin and other epithelial cell types. fight and destroy bacteria, viral, n parasitic infections. soaks up free radicals that could harm cells  
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identify what happens when there is a vitamin D deficiency   can cause bone weakness and deformitites (rickets) in children, and adults can get osteomalacia  
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identify the vitamin that is essential for normal metabolism and protection of the skin, eyes, tissues, and muscles   vitamin E  
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which vitamin enables proper cellular functioning of the body   B vitamins  
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which vitamin is used in tissue respiration and metabolism but when taken orally can reduce LCL   vitamin B3 -nicotinic acid  
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which vitamin is responsible for the formation of the connective tissue that is formed in bones, teeth, and gums   vitamin C  
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ascorbic acid (water or fat)   water  
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retinol (water or fat)   fat  
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ergocalciferol (water or fat)   fat  
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folic acid (water or fat)   water  
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alpha-tocopherol (water or fat)   fat  
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phytonadione (water or fat)   fat  
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riboflavin (water or fat)   water  
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nicotinic acid (deficiency disorders)   pellagra  
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cyanocobalamin (deficiency disorders)   pernicious anemia  
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thiamine (deficiency disorders)   beriberi  
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folic acid (deficiency disorders)   megaloblastic anemia, demenia, depression, hair loss  
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proper immune functioning and growth (which minerals)   selenium  
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bone formation, cell transport, nerve and muscle functions (which minerals)   calcium  
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iron utilization, skin pigmentation, nervous system functions (which minerals)   copper  
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cellular transport; normal muscle, heart, kidney and nervous system functions (which minerals)   potassium  
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proper growth and reproduction; helps heal wounds (which minerals)   zinc  
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hemoglobin and oxygen transport (which minerals)   iron  
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the lymphatic system is a primary source of   immune cell production  
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in which age group is the thymus larger   childhood than adulthood  
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which are smaller B cells or T cells   B cells  
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what are the advantages and disadventages of live vaccines   negative- smaller risk of full blown infection. positive- obtain a long lasting immunity  
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hepatitis B can lead to damage of what organ   liver  
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identify the vaccines which may be given together   DPT  
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which disease has been totally eradicated from the united states   polio  
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what is the other name for chicken pox   varicella  
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what is the primary function of the thymus   produce lymphocytes and eventually circulates through lymphatic tissues  
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what is the primary function of the tonsils   filters bacteria and other infective material  
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what is the primary function of the spleen   filters blood cells as they reach the end of the cell life cycle  
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what makes up the bodys major portion of fighting cells   lymphocytes  
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identify the age group that is most susceptible to chicken pox   children  
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how often should a tetanus booster be given to adults   every ten years  
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what vaccine in the 1950s actually contained a live virus and gave people the virus they were being immunized against   polio  
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which bacterial disease is also known as whooping cough   pertussis  
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which virus can cause birth defects in unborn children or even miscarriage   rebella or aka measles  
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define-aquired immunity   immunity that has been acquired through exposure to an antigen or infectious agent  
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define-toxoid   a toxin that has been rendered harmless but still invokes an antigenic response  
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define-antigen   the meter on cell surfaces that marks the cell as a self cell; stimulates the production of antibodies, can cause an allergic reaction  
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define-antibodies   proteins contained within plasma cells that neutralize or destroy antigens; also known as immunoglobulins  
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define-passive immunity   resistance that has been aquired through a transfer of antibodies from another person or animal or from mother to child  
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define-globulin   proteins that are insoluble in water; immune globules protect against disease- transport proteins  
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define-attenuated   an altered or weakened live vaccine made from disease organism that the vaccine protects against  
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does the diagnosis of cancer mean certain death   no  
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is it important for the body to produce new cells   yes  
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there is no clear evidence that genetics are responsible for cancer   there is no clear evidence  
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which age group is affected more by acute myelogenous leukemia   children  
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erythropoietin stimulates the production of what   RBC  
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what is a nonmalignant neoplasm called   benign  
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what are the three main causes of cancer   environmental contaminants, radiation, and viruses  
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in radiation treatment, which rays are used to treat deep lesions   gamma  
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which type of cancer are antimetabolites often used for treatment   leukemia  
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identify the antimetabolite agents   cytarabine, mercaptopurine, thioguanine  
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identify the anitbiotics commonly used in adjunt treatment of cancer   bleomycin, mitomycin, mitoxantrone, pentostatin  
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the process of cell devision that cells must perform is   mitosis  
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identify the drugs which are mitotic inhibitors   tenipuside, vinblastine, vincristine, vinurelbine  
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what is the proper order of stages that occur in mitosis   prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase  
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identify diseases typically treated with alkylating agents   hodgkins disease, retinoblastoma, lyphocytic leukemia, inoperable cancers  
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identify drugs which are nitrosoureas agents   carmustine, lomustine, streptozocin  
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an agent that causes irritation and sloughing of the skin is known as   vesicant  
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what drug stimulates WBC production   filgrastim  
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which drug stimulates RBC production   erythropoietin  
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