Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
29 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Vitamin A
|
Beta Carotene
Retinol Retinal |
|
|
Use of Vit A
|
resistance to infection
proper night vision growth and devlopment of bones healing wounds (used for acne) |
|
|
Vitamin D
|
Calciferol
Cholecalcferol Ergocalciferol |
|
|
Use of Vit D
|
maintaing nerves and muscles
helps with abs/metab of Ca and P for healthy bones and teeth pregnancy and lactation |
|
|
Vitamin E
|
Tocopherol
|
|
|
Use of Vit E
|
metabolism
protect tissues of eyes, skin, liver, breast, muscles, and lungs protect RBS from damage decrease blood clotting |
|
|
Vitamin K
|
Phytonadione
|
|
|
Use of Vit K
|
blood clotting
|
|
|
Water Soluble vitamins
|
Vit B complex
Vit C |
|
|
Vitamin B1
|
Thiamine
|
|
|
Use of Vit B1
|
normal function of the nervous and cardio systems
carbohydrate metabolism |
|
|
Vitamin B2
|
Riboflavin
|
|
|
Use of Vit B2
|
metabolism of glucose, fats, amino acids
cell growth formtation of RBC |
|
|
Vitamin B6
|
Pyridoxine
|
|
|
Use of Vit B6
|
metabolism of fats, carb, amino acids, protein
|
|
|
Vitamin B12
|
Cobalamin
Cyanocobalamin |
|
|
Use of Vit B12
|
absence leads to pernicious anemia
|
|
|
Use of Vit B12
|
maturation of RBC
maintenance of the nervious system |
|
|
Folic Acid
|
Folacin
|
|
|
Use of Folic Acid
|
protein synthesis
production of RBC cell division |
|
|
Niacin
|
Nicotinic Acid
Niacinamide |
|
|
Use of Niacin
|
Lipid metabolism and nerve functioning
|
|
|
Vitamin C
|
Ascorbic Acid
|
|
|
Use of Vit C
|
formation of collagen
normal teeth, gums and bones helps with iron absorption promote healing of wounds and bone fractures |
|
|
Principal minerals in the body
|
Ca
Cl Fe Na K |
|
|
Fat Soluble Vitamins
|
A
D E K |
|
|
Vitamin K
|
Potassium
|
|
|
Use of Vit K
|
acid-base and fluid balence
heartbeat regulation |
|
|
Use of Zinc
|
wound healing
mineralization of bone insulin glucose regulation |
