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What is the primary function of fat-soluble vitamins in the human body?
What is the primary function of fat-soluble vitamins in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamins is true?
Which of the following statements about fat-soluble vitamins is true?
Why might an excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins lead to toxicity?
Why might an excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins lead to toxicity?
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Which of the following best describes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which of the following best describes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
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What is the role of fat-soluble vitamins during periods of growth?
What is the role of fat-soluble vitamins during periods of growth?
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How can deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins affect health?
How can deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins affect health?
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What type of vitamins are discussed in the module on human body function?
What type of vitamins are discussed in the module on human body function?
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Which faculty is associated with the biochemistry course mentioned?
Which faculty is associated with the biochemistry course mentioned?
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Who is one of the professors lecturing on fat-soluble vitamins?
Who is one of the professors lecturing on fat-soluble vitamins?
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Which department is Dr. Seham Adel affiliated with?
Which department is Dr. Seham Adel affiliated with?
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In which academic year is the course HBF-102 offered?
In which academic year is the course HBF-102 offered?
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What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the human body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the human body?
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Which fat-soluble vitamin is primarily involved in blood clotting?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is primarily involved in blood clotting?
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Which condition is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin A?
Which condition is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin A?
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What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins?
What distinguishes fat-soluble vitamins from water-soluble vitamins?
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Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties?
Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties?
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What is a significant symptom of Vitamin D deficiency?
What is a significant symptom of Vitamin D deficiency?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which of the following is NOT a source of fat-soluble vitamins?
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How are fat-soluble vitamins typically excreted from the body?
How are fat-soluble vitamins typically excreted from the body?
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Which university is associated with the lecture on fat-soluble vitamins?
Which university is associated with the lecture on fat-soluble vitamins?
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What does the course code HBF-102 represent?
What does the course code HBF-102 represent?
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What academic year is referenced for the biochemistry course content?
What academic year is referenced for the biochemistry course content?
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Which faculty offers the HBF-102 course?
Which faculty offers the HBF-102 course?
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Who is mentioned as an assistant professor in the document?
Who is mentioned as an assistant professor in the document?
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Which department is responsible for Biochemistry for Year 1 students?
Which department is responsible for Biochemistry for Year 1 students?
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The module 'Human Body Function' focuses on which aspect of health?
The module 'Human Body Function' focuses on which aspect of health?
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In which year is the Biochemistry module HBF-102 offered?
In which year is the Biochemistry module HBF-102 offered?
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Which university is Ass. Prof. Dr. Ahmed M.A. Akabawy affiliated with?
Which university is Ass. Prof. Dr. Ahmed M.A. Akabawy affiliated with?
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What is the main subject of the lecture mentioned in the document?
What is the main subject of the lecture mentioned in the document?
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What is the focus of the HBF-102 module?
What is the focus of the HBF-102 module?
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What is the significance of the faculty names mentioned in the document?
What is the significance of the faculty names mentioned in the document?
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What is the setting for the lecture on Fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the setting for the lecture on Fat-soluble vitamins?
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What is the academic year for the Biochemistry course described?
What is the academic year for the Biochemistry course described?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Medical Biochemistry department?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Medical Biochemistry department?
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Who co-presents the Fat-soluble vitamins lecture with Dr. Seham Adel?
Who co-presents the Fat-soluble vitamins lecture with Dr. Seham Adel?
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What is the primary subject matter of Lecture HBF-102?
What is the primary subject matter of Lecture HBF-102?
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Which faculty is NOT mentioned in association with the HBF-102 module?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry for Year 1 Students, Helwan National University
- Course: Biochemistry for Year 1 students
- Module: Human Body Function (HBF 102)
- Academic Year: 2024-2025
- Semester: 1
- Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Helwan National University
- Lecturers: Dr. Seham Adel and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed M.A. Akabawy
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamins are chemically unrelated organic compounds.
- Humans cannot synthesize fat-soluble vitamins in adequate quantities.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are obtained from the diet.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed, absorbed, and transported with the fat of the diet.
- Significant quantities of fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and adipose tissue.
- Excessive consumption of vitamins A and D can lead to toxic quantities in the body.
Classification of Vitamins
- Vitamins are grouped into water-soluble and fat-soluble categories.
- Water-soluble vitamins: Folic acid, cobalamin, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, biotin, and pantothenic acid.
- Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D, K, and E.
Vitamin A
- Vitamin A is a collective term for biologically active molecules called retinoids.
- Retinol is found in animal tissues and is involved in vision, reproduction, growth, and maintenance of epithelial tissues.
- Retinoic acid is derived from the oxidation of retinal.
- β-carotene (found in plants) is converted into retinol in the intestine, but the conversion is inefficient.
- Vitamin A is essential for normal differentiation of epithelial tissues and mucus secretion.
Vitamin A - Functions
- Visual Cycle: Vitamin A is a component of the visual pigments in rod and cone cells. Rhodopsin, a visual pigment in the rod cells, consists of 11-cis retinal bound to opsin. Light exposure causes isomerization, bleaching, and release of all-trans retinal. This process triggers a nerve impulse to the brain.
- Growth: Vitamin A deficiency leads to decreased growth rate, especially in children. Bone development may also be delayed.
- Reproduction: Vitamin A is essential for normal reproduction, spermatogenesis (in males), and preventing fetal resorption (in females). Retinoic acid acts in maintaining the reproductive system but in the visual cycle it is inactive.
- Epithelial Tissues: Vitamin A is crucial for maintenance of epithelial tissues and mucus secretion.
Vitamin A - Distribution
- Liver, kidney, cream, butter, and egg yolk are good sources of preformed vitamin A.
- Yellow and dark green vegetables, and fruits contain carotenoids, serving as vitamin A precursors.
Vitamin A - Clinical Indications
- Dietary Deficiency: Night blindness is an early sign. Severe deficiency can lead to xerophthalmia (dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea) and potentially blindness. This condition is often seen in children in developing tropical countries.
- Acne: Retinoic acid and its derivatives are effective treatments for acne and psoriasis. Topical tretinoin is often used for mild acne cases.
Vitamin A - Toxicity
- Excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to a toxic syndrome called hypervitaminosis A.
- Pregnant women should avoid excessive doses due to the potential for congenital malformations in the developing fetus.
- Isotretinoin is specifically contraindicated in women of childbearing potential, unless used for very severe, disfiguring acne cases.
Vitamin D
- The D Vitamins are a group of sterols that have hormone-like function.
- The bioactive molecule is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (1,25-diOH-D3).
- Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus plasma levels.
- It increases calcium and phosphate uptake in the intestines.
- It minimizes calcium loss through the kidneys.
- It stimulates bone resorption.
Vitamin D - Distribution
- Sources of preformed vitamin D are ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
- 7-dehydrocholesterol, an intermediate in cholesterol synthesis, is converted into cholecalciferol in the dermis and epidermis of humans exposed to sunlight.
Vitamin D - Clinical Indications
- Bone Diseases: Vitamin D deficiency in children leads to rickets, and in adults, to osteomalacia. Insufficient sunlight exposure and/or low dietary intake, especially in infants and the elderly, are risk factors.
- Other Conditions: Sufficient vitamin D levels have been correlated with fall prevention and increased muscle strength in older individuals.
Vitamin D - Toxicity
- High doses of vitamin D can lead to hypervitaminosis D.
- Symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, thirst, and stupor.
- Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), results from enhanced calcium absorption and bone resorption.
- Calcium deposits occur in organs, particularly arteries and kidneys.
Vitamin K
- Vitamin K is an important coenzyme for the maturation and activation of various blood clotting factors.
- In plants, vitamin K exists as phylloquinone (vitamin K1).
- In the intestinal bacterial flora, vitamin K exists as menaquinone (vitamin K2).
- Synthetic vitamin K is menadione.
- The activated form of clotting factors requires vitamin K.
- The prothrombin-calcium complex binds to phospholipids on platelets increasing the rate of prothrombin to thrombin conversion.
Vitamin K - Distribution
- Vitamin K is found in cabbage, kale, spinach, egg yolk, and liver.
- Extensive synthesis of vitamin K occurs in the gut bacteria.
Vitamin K - Clinical Indications
- Deficiency: Deficiency is rare due to gut bacteria production. However, antibiotics can reduce gut bacterial production, which can lead to hypoprothrombinemia, potentially causing a bleeding tendency, especially in the young and malnourished.
- Newborns: Newborns are often given an intramuscular vitamin K injection because their gut bacteria is not yet fully developed, and human breast milk provides only a small amount relative to the body's needs.
Vitamin E
- The E vitamins are collectively known as tocopherols, with α-tocopherol being the most active.
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, preventing non-enzymatic oxidation of cell components such as polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- The primary function is to protect against free radical damage.
Vitamin E - Distribution
- Vegetable oils are rich sources of vitamin E.
- Liver and eggs contain moderate amounts.
Vitamin E - Deficiency/Toxicity
- Vitamin E deficiency is largely restricted to premature infants; adults are rarely deficient.
- Signs of deficiency include erythrocyte sensitivity to peroxide and abnormal cellular membranes.
- Vitamin E has very low toxicity and is safe at doses of 300 mg/day.
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Test your knowledge on fat-soluble vitamins and their functions in the human body. This quiz covers their absorption, roles during growth, potential toxicity, and effects of deficiency. Ideal for students in the biochemistry course HBF-102.
