Genetal Flashcards
(38 cards)
Vitamin A production
B carotene (pigment found in orange&green vegetables) is abosorbed by the GI and transformed into the active form form Retinol in the liver.
A deficiency
Rare. Night blindness/ xerophthalmia(can’t produce tears)
Susceptible to infection.
Source A
Leafy veg. Carrots , pumpkin, squash , milk (900mg)
D function
Critical role in body’s use of calcium Ca+2& phosphorous .
Works by increasing the amount of calcium absorbed from the small intestine , helping to form and maintain bones.
D deficiency
Hypocalcemia.
Rickets children
Osteomalacia adult
AD disease
D source
Milk products , fish, egg yolk, liver, mushroom, exposure to UV. 10mg
Vitamin E function
Antioxidant. Protects the nerve system, muscles, RBC and cel membrane from free radicals of O2
E deficiency
Rare. Mild hemolytic anemia in newborn infants or neurological disorderes& muscle weakness in adult.
E source
Fruits&vegetables&nuts&seeds 15mg
K function.
Needed for effective clotting. Responsible for secondary clot in the clotting cascade.
Helps produce proteins for the blood, bones and kidneys.
K production
Absorbed through the GIT , where bacteria of the normal flora such as Ecoli activate it.
K deficiency
Rare. Bleeding, clotting disorder. Given to infants in order to prevent bleeding, because they lack the intestinal bacteria to produce it.
K source
Leafy green, vegetables and their oils. Animal produce contain limited amounts 120 mg
Vitamin c function
Essential in the formation oh hydroxyproline ( key element in synthesis of collagen) from proline by acting as coenzyme . Antioxidant.
C deficiency
Weakening of collagen fibers which result in :
Scurvy syndromes- gingival bleeding and internal .
Aneurysm - weakness of vessels wall.
C source
Fruits&vegetables (citrus fruits) 90mg
B1 function
Role in cellular respiration by releasing energy from carbohydrates, alcohol, lipids . Also act as coenzyme in a number of metabolic processes& important in maintaining nervous system function
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B1 deficiency
Mental confusion,muscle weakness , water retention(edema), impaired growth& diseases.
Beriberi- severe lethargy & fatigue , affects the cardiovascular nervous, muscular&GI system.
Wernicke korsakoff syndrome- vision changes, ataxia, impaired memory.
B1 source
Pork, oatmeal, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes, liver, eggs 1-2 MG
Alcoholics are prone to deficiency because alcohol replace food.
B2 function
Roles in cellular respiration as an energy carrier to the ETC, also promotes good visions &maintaining the epidermis .
B2 deficiency
Ariboflavinosis syndrome -redress &swelling of the lips, mouth and throat. (Cheilosis/angular stomatitis -cracking of the lips and corner of the mouth.
B2 source
Diary products, bananas, popcorn, gran beans, asparagus 1.3 MG
B3 function
Role in cellular respiration (glycolysis, PDH complex, critic acid cycle, metabolism of lipids and the ETC)
B3 deficiency
Pellagra - dermatitis , dementia, diarrhea.(3D)