Summary: (Hbm2103) Digestion, Nutrition And Metabolism
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4 Proteins
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Marasums is an form of protein energy malnutrition. What are 3 unique characterists of marasums
- 6 - 18 months of age
- hair and skin problems
- Severe weight loss and muscle wasting
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Kwashiorkor is a form of protein energy malnutrition characterised by what 2 things?
18 months to 2 years
swelling (edema) -
6 Vitamins
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What are the functions of Vitamin A family members retinol and retinoic acid?
Retinoic acids contributes togene expression, development andgrowth .- Starts cellular differentiation by triggers receptors on DNA for differentiation for fetus and epithelial cells
retinol required forreproduction
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Of the 2 classes of Vitamin A: retinoids and carotinoids which is better greater absorbed?
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Which are the 3 B vitmains that are not involved in energy metabolism?
- B6
- B9
- B12
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What are the 2 classifications of the vitamins?
- Fat soluable
- Water soluable
- Fat soluable
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What are the 4 fat soluable vitamins?
- A
- D
- E
- K
- A
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What are the 2 water soluable vitamins?
- B
- C
- B
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Of the B vitmains which 5 are involved in energy metabolism?
- B1
- B2
- B3
- B5
- B7
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Which 3 locations would you find large amounts of fat soluable vitamins?
- Brain
- Adipose tissue
- Liver
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