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Pharmacy Mod 4
Spelling words Chapter 23
Question | Answer |
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Micronutrients | vitamins and minerals required only in small amounts |
retinol | vitamin that helps eyesight and epithelial cells and tissue. |
carotenosis | condition of the skin becoming deep yellow or orange-yellow due to excessive amounts of retinol. |
xerophthalmia | dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva. |
osteomalacia | softening of the bones. |
cholecalciferol | produced by the skin in the presence of ultraviolet light. |
ergocalciferol | the form of vitamin D that is added to bread and milk. |
hypervitaminosis | intake of too many vitamins. |
osteoporosis | loss of bone density due to a lack of vitamin D. |
tocopherol | strong antioxidant vitamin found in wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, nuts, and leafy greens. |
phytonadione | vitamin for blood coagulation and used as an antidote for coumadin overdoses. |
thiamine | deficiency of this vitamin can result in the disorder berberi. |
riboflavin | deficiency of this vitamin can cause slow mental responses and burning feet. |
niacin | deficiency can lead to a condition called Pellagra, which is common in diets with a high corn intake. |
pantothenic acid | vitamin used in the release of energy. |
pyridoxine | needed for red blood cell formation and antibody production. |
folic acid | deficiency of this vitamin in the first trimester of pregnancy can result in Spina bifida in infants. |
cyanocobalamin | vitamin needed for healthy nerve cells to make DNA. |
intrinsic factor | factor found in your ileum necessary for the absorption and use of cyanocobalamin. |
pernicious anemia | condition where the intrinsic factor is not present. |