2. The patient has signs of pellagra, symmetrical dermatitis on the rear surface of the hand, neck, face, stomatitis. The patient complains of nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lack of appetite, headaches, dizziness, depression. a) what vitamin deficiencies cause these symptoms? b) what coenzyme synthesis is reduced in this situation?

2. The patient has signs of pellagra, symmetrical dermatitis on the rear surface of the hand, neck, face, stomatitis. The patient complains of nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, lack of appetite, headaches, dizziness, depression. a) what vitamin deficiencies cause these symptoms? b) what coenzyme synthesis is reduced in this situation?

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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