VITAMINS Flashcards

1
Q

Night blindness, lack of resistance to infections

A

Vitamin A

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2
Q

Beriberi

effects heart function, nerve damage

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vitamin B1

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3
Q

Pernicious anemia

autoimmune disorder in which the body fails to make enough healthy red blood cells

A

vitamin B12

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4
Q

cheilosis/stomatosis

painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth.

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vitamin B2

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5
Q

scurvy (gingivitis)

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vitamin C

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6
Q

rickets in children/osteomalacia in adults

soften bones that become prone to fractures

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vitamin D

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7
Q

hemolysis

breakage of red blood cell’s membrane

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vitamin E

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8
Q

hemorrhage

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vitamin K

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9
Q

pancytopenia

abnormally low level of red blood cells

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Folic Acid (vitamin B9)

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10
Q

pellagra

cause of mental symptoms such as dementia

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niacin (vitamin B3)

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11
Q

Calcium

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HARNESSof bones and teeth

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12
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phosphorus

A

FORMATION of bones and teeth, energy storage, energy transfer

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13
Q

magnesium

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MUSCLES and NERVES

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14
Q

potassium

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NERVE CONDUCTION

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15
Q

sulfur

A

ESSENTIAL part of INSULIN, REGULATES

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16
Q

sodium

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ELECTROLYTE and NEUROMUSCULAR function

17
Q

chlorine

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FORMATION of STOMACH GLANDS to aid DIGESTION