Niacin b3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Marasmus vs. Kwashiorkor MEALS protein? correct answers Marasmus-low in both calories and protein (no specific vitamins or mineral deficiency), NO edema Muscle wasting (wrinkly skin) Kwashiorkor-severe protein deficiency --> skin lesions and edema (small child big abdomen) Low serum albumin --> Low serum oncotic pressure Liver fatty change due to decrease apolipoprotein synthesis and eposition Malnutrition Edema Anemia Liver (fatty) Skin lesions (hyperkeratosi...

What is the only amino acid that does not exist in either L or D form? - Answer-Glycine What are the 3 Branched Chain Amino Acids? - Answer-1. Leucine 2. Isoleucine 3. Valine What is significant about the 3 Branched Chain Amino Acids? - Answer-They are all metabolized primarily through muscle What are the 3 aromatic Amino Acids? - Answer-1. Tyrosine 2. Tryptophan 3. Phenylalanine How are Phenylalanine and Tyrosine interrelated? - Answer-Phenylalanine can be converted into Tyrosine Wha...

Explain the concept of dietary patterns - Answer-The complex mixture of many different foods that people eat. A dietary pattern is the sum of thousands of individual substances. Define Phytochemicals - Answer-Extremely diverse substances that share 3 features: 1. organic 2. found in plant foods. 3. are not vitamins (are not essential) example: carotenoids (includes beta-carotene, lycopene) associated with lower risk of heart disease and cancer Describe the general characteristics of vita...

pernicious anemia - Correct Answer-a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach Remodeling - Correct Answer-breakdown and buildup of bone tissue What is pellagra the deficiency of - Correct Answer-Niacin Vit B3 components of blood - Correct Answer-plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells keep cold at this temp or below - Correct Answer-41 or below micr...

Coenzymes are formed where? -:- In the intestinal mucosa Coenzymes are formed from what vitamin? -:- B vitamins What are the different types of B vitamins? -:- B1: Thiamin, B2: Riboflavin, B3: Niacin, B5: Panthotenic Acid, B6: Pyridoxine, B7: Biotin, B9: Folic Acid, B12: Cyanocobalamine, These Ribs Need PaPys B*tchin Food Cyanide The active coenzyme created from thiamine (B1) is? -:- Thiamine pyrophosphate Thiamine pyrophosphate has what function? -:- Decarboxylation. 2 | P a ...

National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam 2024 Questions with Correct Answers Several nutrients have an effect on the cells of the oral tissues. Which of the following nutrients assist in speeding up wound healing? Phosphorus Calcium Zinc Folate - Answer-Zinc A deficiency in which of the following nutrients has been associated with neural tube defects? Folate Fat Protein Calcium Thiamin - Answer-Folate Vitamin B1 is also called Riboflavin Retinol Thiamine Cobalamin - Answe...

BIOD 121 (Portage) Module 4 Already Passed Vitamins Organic compounds required in small amounts that regulate and support body processes Essential vitamins Found in both plant and animal sources, and the majority cannot be synthesized. Enrichment Adding lost nutrients, from milling and processing, back into the final product. Fortification Supplementing a product with additional vitamins not normally found in the product Fat-soluble Dependent on dietary fat for absorption; s...

Exam 2: NR293/ NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 New Update) -Chamberlain Q: What is a common side effect when first using nitroglycerin? Answer: headache Q: What are early signs of digoxin toxicity? What is the lab value for digoxin toxicity? Answer: NAUSEA & VOMITING, low potassium >2.6ng/mL Q: What is the therapeutic level of digoxin? Answer: 0.5-2ng/mL Q: What medication is the antidote for di...

Vitamin C Function - tissue building, metabolism, iron absorption Foods- citrus fruit juices, tomato, green leafy vegetables, peppers Deficiency of vitamin c- scurvy (symptoms)- bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums, increase intake during times of stress and illness Smokers need more vitamin C Water soluble vitamins - Vitamin c, b-complex, thiamin b1 riboflavin b2, niacin b3 pyridoxine b6, pantothenic acid, biotin, folate, cobalmin b12 Fat soluble vitamins - Vitamins A, D, E, K Fat solub...

what vitamin deficiency causes the triad of dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia? – niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency = pellagra what vitamin deficiency causes bleeding gums, petechiae, poor wound healing, and loose teeth? – vitamin C deficiency = scurvy what is pellagra? – niacin (vit B3) deficiency what is scurvy? – vitamin C deficiency what vitamin deficiency causes night blindness + dry skin? – vitamin A what is the medical term for vitamin D deficiency? – Rickets / osteom...