Question

5. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes beriberi.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency. There are two types of the disease: wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure.

Answer 2

■ Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency.

■ There are two types of the disease: wet beriberi and dry beriberi.

■ Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure.