KNH 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Digestion, Corn Kernel, Immune System
8 Feb 2018
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Table form the text important information to know for the final exam (13-4 and. Need them to release energy: body needs coenzymes, vitamins b complex vitamins, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin b6, niacin, folate, vitamin b12, pantothenic acid, and biotin. Needed for blood production: body needs vitamins and minerals. If there is a deficiency, it can cause health problems. Needed in small amounts in the body. Molecule that combines with an enzyme to accelerate a chemical reaction. Made up of vitamins and minerals: not sources of energy, but help enzymes release energy. Important for breakdown of glucose for energy: tpp- thiamin pyrophosphate, dna, rna, branch chained amino acids, neurotransmitters. Food sources: enriched cereals, whole grains, pork products, ham. Beriberi ( i cant, i cant : muscle wasting and nerve damage, fatigue, heart failure. If food intake is limited, there may be a decrease in thiamin.
