Why does the body need niacin?

a. For oxidation-reduction reactions and protein metabolism
b. For the health of mucous membranes in the digestive tract and to aid absorption of iron and vitamin B6
c. For the release of energy and to metabolize fat, protein, and carbohydrates
d. For the synthesis of the neurotransmitters required for normal nerve cell communication, such as serotonin and dopamine

a.For oxidation-reduction reactions and protein metabolism

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You are evaluating a patient who was a restrained driver of a motor vehicle that crashed into the median barrier at 40 mph. He is awake, alert, and oriented, complaining of neck and back pain. There is a bruise across his upper abdomen in the shape of the seat belt. Based on this information, you should assume he is a ________ trauma patient, and transport him to ________

A) major; the closest hospital B) minor; the closest hospital C) minor; the patient's hospital of choice D) major; a trauma center

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