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Vitamins & Minerals

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Fat soluble, stored in the liver; carotene is precursor, provitamins converted in intestinal mucosa cells

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Vitamin A

#2
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Functions of vitamin A

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Skin and vision

#3
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Sources of vitamin A

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Yellow, orange fruits; dark green leafy vegetables Cantaloupe, fish, liver, carrots, fortified skim milk, apricots, sweet potato

#4
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Three results of vitamin a deficiency

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Night blindness (nyctalopia) - reversible Xerophthalmia (corneal damage) - not reversible Dry, scaly skin (hyperkaratosis)

#5
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Precursor of vitamin D

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Cholesterol 7 dehydrocholesterol –D3 cholecalciferol – D2 ergo calciferol

#6
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Rickets and osteomalacia are caused by deficiencies of what vitamin?

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Vitamin D

#7
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Calcium and phosphorous metabolism is the function of…

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Vitamin D

#8
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Egg yolk and fortified milk

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Sources of vitamin D

#9
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Functions: antioxidant, resists destruction of RBC Sources: vegetable oils, almonds, green vegetables, whole grains Deficiency can lead to hemolytic anemia

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Vitamins E / tocopherol

#10
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Synthesized by bacteria in lower GI Tract; forms prothrombin in the liver

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Vitamin K

#11
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Needed for calcium metabolism. Deficiency can lead to hemorrhage.

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Vitamin K

#12
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Vitamin K can be affected by:

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Mineral oil, antibiotics, anticoagulants

#13
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Functions: Oxidation of carbohydrates Metabolism of pyruvate to acetyle CoA

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Thiamin

#14
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Beriberi is a deficiency related to deficiency in:

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Thiamin

#15
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Symptoms: Muscle weakness, memory loss, tachycardia, loss of sensation

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Beriberi

#16
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Sources of thiamin/B1

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Grains, wheat germ, pork, liver

#17
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Thiamin deficiency can cause an increase in what lab value?

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Plasma Pyruvate

#18
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Name for Vitamin B2

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Riboflavin

#19
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Functions of riboflavin

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Energy release from protein Red cell production

#20
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Sources of riboflavin

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Liver, kidney, meat, milk

#21
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Growth failure, cheilosis, angular stomatitis, and magneta tongue are symptoms of what deficiency?

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Riboflavin

#22
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Nutrient essential in all cells for energy production and metabolism (carbs, protein and fat)

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Niacin/B3

#23
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Sources of niacin

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Protein, peanuts, cereal, chicken, rice, yeast, milk

#24
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Enrichment of grains include these vitamins:

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Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin