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Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism, catalyzing decarboxylation of ketoacids and in hexose monophosphate shunt?
Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism, catalyzing decarboxylation of ketoacids and in hexose monophosphate shunt?
What is the physiological role of thiamine pyrophosphate in the body?
What is the physiological role of thiamine pyrophosphate in the body?
Which substance is involved in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids?
Which substance is involved in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids?
Why are water-soluble vitamins like thiamine not stored in large amounts in tissues?
Why are water-soluble vitamins like thiamine not stored in large amounts in tissues?
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What are some dietary sources of thiamine (vitamin B1)?
What are some dietary sources of thiamine (vitamin B1)?
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Which vitamin deficiency may lead to neurological symptoms such as dry beriberi?
Which vitamin deficiency may lead to neurological symptoms such as dry beriberi?
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What is the main symptom associated with wet beriberi, a manifestation of thiamine deficiency?
What is the main symptom associated with wet beriberi, a manifestation of thiamine deficiency?
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Which vitamin plays a role in neuromuscular transmission and carbohydrate metabolism?
Which vitamin plays a role in neuromuscular transmission and carbohydrate metabolism?
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What is the main function of carnitine in the body?
What is the main function of carnitine in the body?
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What happens when large doses of thiamine are given orally?
What happens when large doses of thiamine are given orally?
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