Pharm Quiz 3 - Vitamins

folic acid

vitamin B9; essential for normal metabolism of all body cells, normal RBCs and growth

vitamin B12

essential for normal metabolism of all body cells, normal RBCs, normal nerve cells, growth, and metabolism of carbs/proteins/fats

vitamin A

required for normal vision, growth, bone development, skin, and mucous membranes

vitamin C

essential for formation of skin, ligaments, cartilage, bone, and teeth

vitamin B6

coenzyme in metabolism of carbs/proteins/fat, functions in metabolism of the CNS

niacin

vitamin B3; essential for glycolysis, fat synthesis, and tissue respiration

vitamin K

essential for normal blood clotting, activates precursor proteins found in the liver into clotting factors

vitamin E

antioxidant, essential in preventing destruction of certain fats

vitamin D

used for rickets, hypoparathyroidism

vitamin B2

coenzyme in metabolism, necessary for growth

vitamin B1

coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism, essential for energy production