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ccctc test 11 vitami
defenitions for test 11 vitamins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| essential food factors, chemicals in nature, present in certain food, can be synthesized. nessecary for normal body functions. many are not produced in the body and must be obtained elsewhere | vitamins |
| accumulate and are stored in fat tissues. excess intake can result in toxicity since accumulation occurs in fat tissue. | fat-soluble vitamins |
| skin and vision | vitamin a |
| calcium regulation, bone formation | vitamin d |
| reproduction and skin | vitamin e |
| blood clotting | vitamin k |
| all others are water soluble | does not collect in the fat tissues |
| what else is vitamin a used for | treat acne and wrinkles |
| trentinoin | retin-a |
| isotrentinoin | accutane |
| soluble in water. excess intake does not usually cause problems since excess amounts are readily excreted | water-soluble vitamins |
| thiamine | vitamin b1 |
| uses for thiamine (vitamin b1) | evergy production, growth and functioning of nerve tissues, memory and emotional stability |
| what can a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin b1) cause | deficiency can cause beriberi |
| riboflavin | vitamin b2 |
| uses for riboflavin (vitamin b2) | energy production, synthesis of fats and amino acids |
| pyridoxine | vitamin b6 |
| uses for pyridoxine (vitamin b6) | role in multiplication of all cells especially red blood cells and the cells of immune system. needed to synthesize neurotransmitters. |
| what drugs cause a deficiency in pyridoxine (vitamin b6) | isoniazid, hydralazine, oral contraceptives |
| cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12) | important in carb and fat metabolism. necessary for normal growth and formation of healthy red blood cells. used to treat pernicious anemia |
| niacin/nicotinic acid | implant energy producing reactions involving enzymes. large doses are used to treat elevated cholesterol. |
| ascorbic acid (vitamin c) | essential for tooth and bone formation, healthy gums, formation of collagen, resistance to infections, and wound healing. prevents scurvy. large doses may cause kidney stones |
| folic acid | used to treat megaloblastic anemia |
| substances necessary for normal body functions | minerals |
| essential for bone and tooth formation. activating and relaxing smooth muscles, nerve impulse transmission | calcium |
| prevention of dental caries | flouride |
| examples of multivitamins with flouride. these products are Rx only/ | luride lozi tabs; phos-flur gel-kam; prevident; poly-vi-flor |
| used as germicides, antiseptics, and dyes | iodine |
| needed for bone, protein, new cells, clotting blood, insulin function | magnesium |
| blood has excess | phosphorus |
| important for water balance, regulating muscle contractions, protein and glycogen synthesis; nerve transmission; this electrolyte can become depleted with the use of diuretics, coffee, and alcohol | potassium |
| an essential element for all animal life (including human) and for some plant species. abundantly found in nature, most commonly known as table salt | sodium |
| important for the formation of blood and oxygen transport. | iron |
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