Vitamins

Question 1

Pyridoxine

Answer 1

Vitamin B6

• is one of 8 B vitamins.
• All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy.
• also help the body metabolize fats and protein.
• B-complex vitamins are needed for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.
• help the nervous system function properly.

Question 2

Niacin

Answer 2

Vitamin B3

• niacin (nicotinic acid) and has 2 other forms, niacinamide (nicotinamide) and inositol hexanicotinate, which have different effects from niacin
• helps the body make various sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands and other parts of the body.
• improve circulation, suppresses inflammation
• Deficiency of Niacin results in Pellagra

Question 3

Thiamine

Answer 3

Vitamin B1
-also called the anti stress vitamin= strengthens the immune system,
Use: Tx of Beriberi (not enough thiamine)
Tx of Wenicke-Korsakoff syndrome (brain disorder caused by thiamine deficiency)

Question 4

Riboflavin

Answer 4

Vitamin B2
-This vitamin is an essential component of two major coenzymes,
flavin mononucleotide (FMN; also known as riboflavin-5’-phosphate) &
flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD).
-These coenzymes play major roles in energy production; cellular function, growth, and development; and metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.
-The conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to niacin (sometimes referred to as vitamin B3) requires FAD

Question 5

Cobalamin

Answer 5

Vitamin B12
-water-soluble vitamin that has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system via the synthesis of myelin, and the formation of red blood cells.

Question 6

Thiamin is also know as what________ and functions as a coenzyme in catabolism of ________and ________.

Answer 6

Vitamin B 1
Sugars
Amino Acids

Question 7

Riboflavin is known as_________ and it is a precursor of Cofactors called _______ and _______ needed __________for metabolic reactions

Answer 7

Vit B2
FAD and FMN
Flavoprotein

Question 8

Niacin is know as ________. Precursor of coenzymes _______ and ________ needed for metabolism.

Answer 8

Vit B3

NAD & NADP

Question 9

Panthothenic Acid is also known as _________. Precursor of coenzyme ____ needed to metabolize many molecules

Answer 9

Vit B5

A

Question 10

Pyridoxine is know as _________. Coenzyme in many _________ reactions in metabolism

Answer 10

Vit B6

Enzymatic

Question 11

Biotin is also known as __________. Coenzyme for ________ enzymes needed for synthesis of ______ _______ and _________.

Answer 11

Vit B7
Carboxylase
Fatty Acids
Gluconeogenesis

Question 12

Folate is know as _________. Precursor needed to make repair and ________ ________ aids in rapid cell division

Answer 12

Vit B9

Methylate DNA

Question 13

Cobalamin is known as ________. Coenzyme involved in metabolism of every cell in body: provide 3 examples

Answer 13

Vit B12
1-DNA synthesis & regulation
2- Fatty Acid Metabolism
3- AA metabolism