1. Name the deficiency disease caused due to the
deficiency of the following:
(a) Riboflavin
(b) Protein
(c) Retinol
(d) Cyanocobalamine
(e) Ascorbic acid
(f) Iron
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(a) Riboflavin – Glossitis, Conjunctivitis
(b) Protein – Kwashiorkor {also called "edematous malnutrition"}
(c) Retinol – Xerophthalmia, Night Blindness
(d) Cyanocobalamine – Pernicious Anemia
(e) Ascorbic acid – Scurvy
(f) Iron – Iron Deficiency Anemia
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A. Riboflavin deficiency results in lesions of the skin and corners of the mouth, with a peculiar smoothing of the tongue. Beriberi is a consequences of thiamine deficiency. The major clinical features often relate to cardiac impairment.
B. Kwashiorkor, marasmus, impared mental health, edema, organ failure, wasting and shrinkage of muscle issues and weakness of immune system.
C. Rashes and typical ocular effects such as night blindness.
D. Pernicious anemia
E. Fatigue, depression, connective tissue defects and scurvy.
F. Iron defeciency anemia - a condition in which blood adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
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