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Pharmacy Mod 4

Spelling words Chapter 23

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Micronutrients vitamins and minerals required only in small amounts
retinol vitamin that helps eyesight and epithelial cells and tissue.
carotenosis condition of the skin becoming deep yellow or orange-yellow due to excessive amounts of retinol.
xerophthalmia dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva.
osteomalacia softening of the bones.
cholecalciferol produced by the skin in the presence of ultraviolet light.
ergocalciferol the form of vitamin D that is added to bread and milk.
hypervitaminosis intake of too many vitamins.
osteoporosis loss of bone density due to a lack of vitamin D.
tocopherol strong antioxidant vitamin found in wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, nuts, and leafy greens.
phytonadione vitamin for blood coagulation and used as an antidote for coumadin overdoses.
thiamine deficiency of this vitamin can result in the disorder berberi.
riboflavin deficiency of this vitamin can cause slow mental responses and burning feet.
niacin deficiency can lead to a condition called Pellagra, which is common in diets with a high corn intake.
pantothenic acid vitamin used in the release of energy.
pyridoxine needed for red blood cell formation and antibody production.
folic acid deficiency of this vitamin in the first trimester of pregnancy can result in Spina bifida in infants.
cyanocobalamin vitamin needed for healthy nerve cells to make DNA.
intrinsic factor factor found in your ileum necessary for the absorption and use of cyanocobalamin.
pernicious anemia condition where the intrinsic factor is not present.
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