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NUR2060 Pharmacology Vitamins (1)
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NUR2060 Pharmacology VitaminsWhat is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins? - ANS-Fat
soluble vitamins are stored (such as A,D,E, &K). Water soluble are not stored (such as
B complex, C)
What is the function of Vitamin A? - ANS--Eyes; adaptation to dim light.
-Embryogenesis
-Spermatogenesis
-Immunity
-Growth
-Skin and mucous membranes
What sources can you get Vitamin A from? - ANS-Dairy products, meat, fish, darkly
colored fruits, and vegetables.
What is the function of Vitamin D? - ANS-Calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
What happens in children with Vitamin D deficiency? - ANS-Rickets
What happens in adults with Vitamin D deficiency? - ANS-Osteomalacia
What sources can you get Vitamin D from? - ANS-Exposure to sunlight, milk, dairy
products, cereal.
What is the function of Vitamin E? - ANS-Unknown, antioxidant, may have a role in
preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer
What sources can you get Vitamin E from? - ANS-Vegetable oils, whole wheat products
What is the function of Vitamin K? - ANS-Synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting
factors, coagulation of blood, and antagonist for oral coagulants (like warfarin)
What happens when you have a deficiency of Vitamin K? - ANS-Bleeding
What vitamins are water soluble? - ANS-Vitamin C, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin.
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What is the function of Vitamin C? - ANS--Synthesis of adrenal steroids
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