NUR 1172 EXAM 2 REVIEW
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1. Why are vitamins called micronutrients? ▪ They’re only needed in very small quantities [mg/day] to perform specific metabolic function & prevent an identified deficiency disease. 2. Are... vitamins energy producing? ▪ NO 3. Are vitamins organic or inorganic material? ▪ Organic [carbon-based] 4. How are vitamins obtained? ▪ Through food and digestion 5. What are the classifications of vitamins? ▪ Fat-soluble [A, D, E, & K] Closely associated with body lipids & easily stored Functions usually related to structural activities with proteins ▪ Water-soluble [ C & B-complex family] More easily absorbed & transported Contrast: cannot be stored except in general sense of tissue saturation 6. What are the fat-soluble vitamins? ▪ Vitamins A, D, E, N, and K 7. What are the water-soluble vitamins? 1) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 2) B-Complex family (8): ▪ (Assoc. with classic deficiency diseases): 1. Thiamin [coenzyme: thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP)] 2. Riboflavin [part of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) & adenine din [Show More]
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