pigeon (plural pigeons) One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species. A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game. Synonyms (bird): columbid , columbiform (Columbiformes), culver, dove (person who is a target or victim of a confidence game): dupe, fish, mark, mug, sucker, rube, stiff
The NIIN is the invariable part of the NSN, and it remains associated with the item of supply concept throughout its life cycle. However, the NSC may change if there is a change to the classification structure. NSNs are usually assigned to items that are needed on a recurring basis.
METHOD OF ACTION. Niacin is absorbed in the intestine; little is stored in the body and any excess of the vitamin is excreted in the urine. Niacin functions as a component of the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP).These enzymes are involved in respiration where they act as hydrogen acceptors.iacin is also involved in the synthesis of protein, fat, and pentoses needed for nucleic acid formation. Niacin is a major constituent of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP).